Compounder Engineer

Goodyear (Thailand) Public Company Limited

Goodyear (Thailand) Public Company Limited (Pathum Thani)

Pathumthani, Thailand

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. A Fortune 200 company, we employ approximately 67,000 people and manufacture our products in 50 facilities in 22 countries. Goodyear is among the world's most admired companies in the motor vehicle parts sector.

About this position

The primary purpose of a compounder is to develop and optimize rubber compound formulation that meet performance, quality and cost objectives for manufacturing processes. The role involves overseeing the mixing process, troubleshooting technical and processing issues, and maintaining consistency in compound performance.

Responsibilities

• TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY Develop rubber compounds following the corporate specifications to meet the required performance, cost and quality. Optimize raw material selection, balancing properties such as elasticity, strength and durability. Conduct experimental trials to validate and refine compound performance. Supervise and manage mixing process, ensuring accurate ingredient weighing, sequence, and dispersion. Evaluate and optimize equipment setting to enhance compound consistency and efficiency. Address and resolve issues related to scorching, dispersion or mixing time deviations. Monitor laboratory testing of compounds using rheometers, tensile testers and mooney viscometers to ensure adherence to specification and analyze the data.
• PROBLEM SOLVING Troubleshoot and resolve compound related production issues. Anticipate problems and identify them proactively. Develop and advise on new problem solving strategies. Use collaboration to solve problems and make decisions. Develop new tools and methods to solve problems. Collect data and inputs to make decisions. Consult with resources. Make decisions based on facts and data. Identify high impact projects and implement solutions. Develop innovative solutions to large complex technical problems. Develop and advise on new data analysis techniques cross-functionally. Use statistical tools to analyze test results and identify trends or inconsistencies.
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT Use known, and develop new, tools and standards for project execution. Lead or participate in Lean manufacturing or six sigma projects to improve mixing efficiency. Execute, develop, and advise necessary steps and activities for project execution. Deliver to project objectives. Provide expertise and advice that adds value to project planning. Use project risk management process to manage risks. Develop and create approaches to mitigate risk. Advise on lessons learned. Develop/advise/use creative approaches to execute projects. Collaborate with cross functional team to implement process improvement and best practices.

Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge in rubber compound formulation and processing.
• Experience in laboratory testing and data analysis.
• Proficiency in problem-solving and project management.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.