Regional Retread Service Technician
The Regional Retread Service Technician provides technical service and quality assurance across assigned Goodyear retread locations to ensure consistent, high-quality production. This role supports both company-owned and authorized plants through root cause analysis, equipment maintenance, and continuous process improvements. Serving as the primary point of contact for manufacturing concerns, the technician delivers hands-on technical support and training in production systems and business management practices. Why This Role Matters Drives consistent, high‑quality retread production across the Goodyear retread network. Improves plant performance through root cause analysis, process optimization, and equipment support. Acts as the key technical and communication link between Goodyear and retread locations. What You Will Do Plan and deliver equipment installation expertise, preventive maintenance support, and manufacturing audits across assigned retread locations. Provide hands-on technical support, root cause analysis, and field training to ensure consistent, high-quality, like-new retread products. Serve as the primary point of contact for retreaders, communicating Goodyear standards, new equipment, and manufacturing procedures. Drive continuous improvement by challenging plants to enhance key production indicators, quality performance, and cost competitiveness. Support manufacturing process optimization through equipment, layout improvements, and lean manufacturing practices. What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, including 10+ years in retread plant management, training, or tire technology. 5+ years of experience in a retread or tire manufacturing environment, with hands-on exposure to plant operations and systems. Background in industrial or mechanical engineering, or equipment maintenance within a manufacturing setting. Proven process improvement experience, supported by strong communication skills, mechanical aptitude, and proficiency in Microsoft Office/SPC tools. Additional Details Traveling Requirement: Yes - 70% Relocation Approval: Yes Sponsorship: No #ManufacturingCareers #TechnicalSupport #RetreadIndustry #ContinuousImprovement #QualityAssurance #FieldService #LI-JT1 Goodyear offers a competitive pay and comprehensive total rewards package designed with your physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing in mind. The pay range for this position is $91,869.00 - $170,615.00 However, base pay offered may vary depending on factors such-as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. You will also be eligible for a number of benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, tuition assistance, sick and vacation time, as well as tire discounts. You will receive more information on our Total Rewards if selected to interview. Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com . If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500. Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.