Apollo Tyres Ltd is an international tyre manufacturer and the leading tyre brand in India. The company has multiple manufacturing units in India and a unit each in The Netherlands and Hungary. The company markets its products under its two global brands – Apollo and Vredestein, and its products are available in over 100 countries through a vast network of branded, exclusive and multi-product outlets.
Job Title: Tyre Engineer (Product Development)
Location: Enschede
Reports to (Position): FLM
Department/Function: product development
Who we are:
Apollo Tyres is a dynamic and fast-growing Indian tyre manufacturer with a global footprint. Powered by its key brands — Apollo and Vredestein, the company offers a comprehensive product portfolio spread across passenger cars, light trucks, truck-bus, off-highway, and bicycle tyres. The company has a manufacturing presence in Asia and Europe with 8 modern tyre facilities and exports to over 118 countries. In many countries, including the Netherlands, we are certified Top Employer since 2023 up to the present.
The Product Development Department
Within Product Development, we are responsible for the development and continuous improvement of PCLT tyres for the EU and US markets. We work in cross-functional and international teams to deliver high-quality, innovative products that meet OEM, customer, and regulatory requirements while ensuring timely market introduction.
The position
As a Tyre Engineer (Product Development), you are responsible for executing product development projects and contributing to cross-functional technical project teams (CFTs). Depending on your experience, you act as a technical project member or a technical project lead.
You ensure the timely and technical delivery of tyre development projects in line with internal design rules, OEM standards and company processes. You play a key role in translating customer requirements into robust tyre specifications and delivering validated products to production within agreed timing and budget.
Your main responsibilities
- Lead assigned development projects, ensuring objectives and timelines are met
- Define and agree development plans with your direct manager
- Align technically with Marketing and Technical Account Managers
- Coordinate cross-functional project teams (EU, India, US)
- Design and validate tyre layouts and technical specifications based on customer requirements
- Translate customer requirements into technical specifications
- Create, track, analyze, and validate and create technical reports for prototype and test requests
- Analyse and validate test results and prepare technical reports
- Approve and release final specifications for production
- Apply development and product change processes (IATF, APDP)
- Perform risk analysis and manage product design changes
Your profile
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or similar
- Strong English communication skills
- Understanding of product development processes (IATF, APDP, QFD, FMEA)
- Strong tyre engineering knowledge (production process, structural mechanics, vehicle dynamics, FEA, standards & regulations)
- Project management and problem-solving skills
- For senior level: 7+ years of experience in tyre engineering with proven experience leading development projects and mentoring junior engineers
Competencies
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to work effectively in multicultural and international teams
- Planning and organising skills
- Result-oriented mindset
- Structured and analytical way of working
- Hands-on mentality
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Stress resilience and attention to detail
What we offer?
- A dynamic and innovative environment
- Colleagues from all over the world
- Participation in learning & development activities
- Equal opportunity Employer
Interested?
If you fit these requirements and are interested in the position, send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to the HR department Horizon
