Process Development Engineer

About Us: We are Yokohama TWS, a leading global supplier of tires and complete wheels for the agricultural, material handling, construction, motorcycles segments. We design and manufacture tire and wheel solutions made for the future. With a combination of value, safety and ease, our solutions provide a more productive and sustainable performance our customers demand. We pair the expertise and power of our global reach with the care and knowledge of local proximity. This brings innovation, technology and sustainability together to answer the specific needs of our customers. All while continuing to reduce our and their impact on the planet. Our people take ownership to deliver on this promise every day. We are a global Company with a local reach, operating in more than 50 Countries worldwide with 6.700 employees of 40 different nationalities, 14 state-of-the-art plants and 4 innovation centers. We are part of Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global leader in the tire industry with 860.5 billion yen in revenues (approx. 6 billion euro), over 28,000 people around the globe and with operations in more than 120 countries. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, enjoy taking responsibilities and getting things done in the right way, join us We are plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in a truly dynamic and easy-going environment.

As a Process Development Engineer in our R&D team, you will play a key role in the process development and industrialization of innovative rubber track products. Your main task will be to drive the introduction and optimization of products, materials, and processes in our manufacturing plants.

Ideal candidate profile:

You have a technical background and at least 3 years of experience in industrial or engineering environments. You are fluent in English.

What sets you apart are your strong soft skills: you are proactive, open-minded, and eager to learn.

You can expect from us an attractive salary, adjusted annually for inflation, a friendly international team, and definitely a diverse workload across our production plants. More details are listed below.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and industrialization of new rubber tracks, from prototype to serial production, ensuring compliance with technical and quality standards.
• Analyze customer requirements and define optimal product and process solutions.
• Conduct feasibility studies and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and R&D teams to validate and improve products and processes.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation.
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production issues.
• Benchmark competitive products and identify technical trends
• Occasional business trips to our international production sites.

Qualifications:

• University or secondary education in engineering or technical fields.
• At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing or engineering companies.
• Basic knowledge of rubber track or tire manufacturing processes is an advantage.
• Experience in product development is an advantage.
• Familiarity with tire technologies and rubber materials is an advantage.
• Communicative level of English (daily communication) and Czech.
• Experience using CAD systems is an advantage.
• Strongly proactive, innovative, and solution-oriented approach.
• Open mindset and willingness to learn new things.
• Good communication skills and a sense of teamwork.

What We Offer:

• Full-time position for an indefinite period (37.5 hours per week).
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• The background of a strong multinational company.
• 5 weeks of vacation.
• A system of benefits guaranteed by a collective agreement, such as pension insurance (1000 CZK/month), language courses at the workplace/online, and allowances for food, sports, and culture.

Interested in this position? Send us your CV in English and join our team