As a globally active manufacturing company with more than 22,000 employees worldwide (4,000 in Europe) and higher-than-average growth and development in the European Union, Hankook Tire offers advanced tire solutions for many applications. For many years, the company has been a supplier to the international automotive industry (including Audi, BMW, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai/Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Volkswagen) and top motorsports. Hankook’s tires often win awards in independent product tests and boast excellent EU label reviews. Commitment to sponsorship at international level – for example as an official partner of the UEFA Europa League - also contributes to increasing brand awareness.

Hankook Tire Europe Technical Center (ETC) based in Hannover, Germany is one of Hankook Tire’s five global R&D centers (along with Korea, United States, Japan, China) and is responsible for the development and testing of tire solutions for European road conditions – working together with premium European vehicle manufacturers. Indoor test operation and quality control for European tire production in Hungary are also controlled by ETC.

The following position at our location in Hannover is to be filled on a permanent basis as soons as possible:

Expert for Technical Contact/Tire Development Truck/Bus OE/RE (m/w/d)

Your Tasks:

• Technical contact with our customers in the automotive industry
• Monitoring of the development process up to market launch with the design engineers in Korea
• Market research in EU
• Responsibility for regular design reviews to technical project progress control
• Analysis of customer requirements with subsequent transfer in the product requirements
• Close collaboration with various departments (product and process engineering, test, sales, marketing, production, etc.)
• Follow up of the required certifications as VECTO
• Cooperation with our R&D Center in South Korea and EUHQ in Neu-Isenburg

Your Profil:

• Long experience in Truck/Bus technology
• Experience in the development for original equipment
• Communication and teamwork in an international work environment
• Independent functioning, a high load capacity and flexibility
• Willingness to regularly travel abroad
• German and English language in spoken and written

What is awaiting you?

• An inspiring work environment that nurtures your ideas
• Flexible working hours
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Regular team activities
• Opportunities for further education to continuously grow
• Attractive employee benefits for Hankook tires

Please note: Only applications in English will be considered!