About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The Product Engineer (Medium & Light Truck) will evaluate product performance, identify and resolve quality issues, and support commercial truck tire programs from field testing through product introduction and after-sales support. You will work closely with Quality Assurance, Product Planning, Sales, and Field Engineering leadership to ensure products meet customer and market requirements.

• Lead and coordinate fleet tire testing and field trials across regional fleets
• Design and execute product benchmarking and comparison tests
• Perform quality control investigations and scrap-pile analysis to identify root cause
• Conduct fleet inspections and PSI (air pressure) surveys, capturing clear field data
• Provide warranty service support and technical recommendations to operations and customers
• Serve as client liaison for technical inquiries and follow-up actions
• Provide technical oversight during new product development and after-sales investigations
• Identify and qualify test users and fleets to support TBR projects nationwide
• Compile test data, analyze results, and prepare actionable reports and recommendations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, Sales, Planning) to prioritize corrective actions and product improvements

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Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years technical experience in the tire industry, preferably in tire development or field engineering (or 5 years relevant experience in lieu of a degree)
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an automotive-related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Strong knowledge of commercial truck tire construction, applications, and production processes
• Demonstrated diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for commercial truck tire issues
• Proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels and build strong client relationships
• Experience influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 65% of the time across the U.S. and Canada (occasional weekends)

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Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and use hands/fingers for extended periods
• Occasional reaching above shoulder height and below the waist
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working in varied field conditions, including adverse weather

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Location & Travel

• This role is field-based and requires residing in California within reasonable distance of the corporate office in Cucamonga, CA.
• Travel up to 65% across the U.S. and Canada is required.

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Employment type: Full-time
• Salary range: $91,294 – $133,550 per year (provided by the client)
• Competitive pay consistent with experience and travel requirements

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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