Goodyear Corporate

Technical Development Program

As an engineer or scientist in Goodyear’s technical development program, you will continue to learn and master new challenges in your area of expertise. There are opportunities to work on a variety of projects that expand your skills and knowledge, while building on your existing education. Your journey could take you around the world in support of our global manufacturing effort or take you into unexplored areas of research. You will be surrounded by some of the best engineers and scientists in the industry – people to teach you, coach you and guide you on your journey.

Engineers and scientists at Goodyear work on a wide variety of projects that could include:

• Developing new products for our customers
• Analyzing critical tire-vehicle interactions
• Developing new testing technology to verify or predict product performance
• Developing new materials for our products
• Serving as a technical liaison with auto manufacturers
• Providing technical support for manufacturing facilities around the world
• Developing new manufacturing equipment and processes
• Developing or utilizing computational tools to predict or model tire performance
• Expanding our fundamental knowledge of tire mechanics

Education and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a passion for engineering and a long-term desire to help drive Goodyear’s high performance organization. Other requirements include:

• B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or Safety/Environmental Engineering
• At least a 3.0 GPA or proven academic achievement in core engineering courses coupled with Formula SAE experience.
• Innovative problem solving skills
• Ability to utilize advanced scientific methodologies
• Fundamental understanding of scientific principles
• Ability to form strong working relationships with Goodyear associates and customers
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas
• Ability to adapt to new challenges

 

Field Sales Development Program

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s field sales development program is an opportunity for talented college graduates to enter a formal training program for key roles in our North American Tire Sales Organization throughout the United States.

Graduates accepted into the program will work on a wide variety of projects that could include:

• Servicing tire dealers and wholesale distributors
• Establishing strategic new dealerships and distributors by selling products to prospective dealers
• Assisting large regional retailers and corporate accounts
• Preparing account plans with defined targeted sales growth for designated accounts
• Finding new distribution opportunities where voids exist in sales territory or lack of sales performance
• Selling business solutions that include tire products and dealers to Commercial Fleets
• Facilitating the sell out of our products by building product screens that create solutions and value for our dealers
• Making account maintenance calls on wholesale distributor warehouses and associated dealers
• Becoming the sales/business consultant of choice among multi branded dealers

Key objectives include:

• Meeting sales objectives that include units, dollars, product mix, and margin
• Meeting growth objectives
• Facilitating dealer sell out by coordinating promotions, training and providing point of sale recommendations

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree business or related field
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must be willing to relocate after initial training and first assignment
• Successful completion of experiential based training program
• Superior Communication Skills – Oral and Written
• Effective and flexible interpersonal skills
• Self Management Discipline
• Sales and/or Sales Management experience
• Business analysis and planning skills
• PC Skills

 

Manufacturing Leadership Development Program

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s manufacturing leadership development program (MLDP) is a one-year program designed to cultivate competitive leaders with the skills and experience to perform well in manufacturing positions within Goodyear.

Participants rotate through four hands-on manufacturing assignments, resulting in rich exposure to the entire manufacturing process. The four rotating modules will include:

• Continuous Improvement;
• Technology Engineer/Specialist;
• Maintenance Engineer/Specialist; and,
• Area Manager.

Each participant will work closely with manufacturing professionals from different disciplines and will also be paired with an experienced leader to serve as their mentor. In addition, MLDP participants will spend time attending a series of leadership development workshops, designed to broaden the participant’s knowledge base and provide unique insights into leadership strategy and application.

Co-op Program
In addition to the MLDP, Goodyear is also seeking students to participate in our formal co-op program. Benefits of a Goodyear co-op include:

• Hands-on learning experience in a manufacturing environment
• Challenging position with increasing levels of responsibility
• Competitive salary

Candidates should have be at least sophomore standing, with a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Education and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a passion for management and a long-term desire to help drive Goodyear’s high performance organization. Other requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related discipline
• Possess business acumen
• Have the desire and aptitude to lead complex projects or teams
• Ability to relocate
• Innovative problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas

 

Assistant Manager Training Program

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s management trainee program is an opportunity for college graduates pursuing a career in management to cultivate their skills in a real-world business environment.

Trainees will go through 9 weeks of on-the-job training, which instructs them on how to become an effective assistant store manager. Goodyear Retail is looking for individuals that embrace our shared corporate values such as:

• Open-mindedness;
• Individual contribution;
• Good character;
• A positive attitude; and,
• Motivation to succeed.

Goodyear Retail values and maintains a culture committed to teamwork, mutual support, dedication, and fun. We always work hard, and always celebrate success.

Goodyear Retail and You
We pride ourselves on attracting and retaining the very best. To accomplish this, we foster innovation, team-work, open communication and career advancement opportunities. The advantages of working at Goodyear Retail go beyond the paycheck. Our competitive pay strategy rewards individuals that are results orientated and capable of tackling a variety of challenges in an ever-changing retail environment.

In addition, there are unlimited career advancement and development opportunities for talented people, whether they want to specialize in the service and technical side of our business, or the sales, customer service and management side of our business.

 

Human Resources Leadership Program

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s human resources leadership program is an opportunity for college graduates pursuing a career in HR to cultivate their skills in a real-world business environment

Graduates entering the human resources leadership program will typically be placed on three nine-month rotational assignments, which could include:

• Talent Management;
• HR generalist functions;
• Compensation and Benefits;
• Leadership Development;
• Organizational Effectiveness;
• Labor Relations; and,
• Potential cross functional roles.

Assignments will include both corporate headquarters and manufacturing locations, so relocation is required.

Education and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a passion for Human Resources and a long-term desire to help drive Goodyear’s high performance organization. Other requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Organizational Development, Labor Relations or other related fields
• Prior hands-on work experience in Human Resources
• Strong business acumen
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and team orientation
• Leadership ability
• Growth potential
• The ability to travel and relocate

 

Global Procurement Development Program

The mission of Goodyear’s Global Procurement department is to create a new standard of excellence in Strategic Sourcing by leading the industry in Supplier Innovation and Global Supplier Value Chain Management.  This department seeks to develop and implement industry leading strategies for the procurement of materials, equipment, goods and services with the required quality, delivery and cost to support the global Business Units and Corporate business objectives.

Procurement uses global leverage and concentrated expertise to develop and coordinate the implementation of sourcing strategies for raw materials, equipment, goods and services. This includes development of long and near term commodity strategies, supplier strategies, market analysis, competitive intelligence, aggregation, supply chain management, e-commerce and serving as a center of expertise for all procured items. Procurement interfaces with virtually every area of the company.

Job Content
College graduates entering Global Procurement are typically placed in an entry level position which will allow them to gain exposure and experience in a number the following areas:

• Support Global Commodity Strategy Development
• Implementation of Sourcing Plans
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Market Intelligence
• Database Management
• Global Project Management
• Sourcing Analysis
• Continuous Improvement Tools and Methodology
• Supplier Performance Metrics
• Exposure to different cultures/business environments

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required
• Supply Chain or PLM (Purchasing & Logistics Management) degree is a plus
• Co-op or Intern Experience in Supply Chain fields a plus
• Successful candidates should have at least a 3.0 GPA
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and data management skills
• Demonstrated leadership and growth potential
• Ability to thrive in a team environment
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Value and appreciate diversity and may be interested in global experiences

Other Information

• Travel required and will vary by position
• Must maintain confidentiality and strict adherence to Company policies
• Capable of interacting with all organization levels, ranging from entry-level Associates to Goodyear’s Senior Leadership Management team
• Multi-lingual is a plus
• Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
• U.S. Citizen or legally authorized to work full-time in the U.S.

 

Finance & Accounting Development Program

College graduates entering the Finance and Accounting Development Program (FADP) will typically be placed on four, one-year long assignments. These will include three core assignments in Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, and Auditing, plus one supplemental rotation that will be determined based on the company's needs and the associate's interest. Assignments will include both corporate headquarters and manufacturing locations, therefore, relocation and travel flexibility is required.

The FADP is intended to attract recent college graduates, both undergraduate and graduate students, in the field of business financial administration, and/or accounting and develop them, through a broad exposure to various financial activities, into future Finance and Accounting leaders. The FADP program is the exclusive entrance point for new college hires into Goodyear Financed in North America.

Example Assignments:

Example 1
Year	Assignment	Type	Location
1	Internal Audit	Core	Corporate
2	Accounting - SBU	Core	Plant or Corporate
3	Treasury	Supplemental	Corporate
4	Plant FP&A	Core	Plant

Example 2
Year	Assignment	Type	Location
1	Internal Audit	Core	Corporate
2	Business Development	Supplemental	Corporate
3	Plant Accounting	Core	Plant
4	Plant FP&A	Core	Plant

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required
• Successful candidates should have at least a 3.0 GPA
• Relevant internship experience preferred
• Experienced leader in extra curricular activities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and data management skills
• Demonstrated leadership and growth potential
• Ability to thrive in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Value and appreciate diversity and interested in global experiences

Other Information

• Travel required (to be defined by assignment – potential relocation required)
• Must maintain confidentiality and strict adherence to Company policies
• Capable of interacting with all organization levels, ranging from entry-level Associates to Goodyear's Senior Leadership Management team
• Multi-lingual is a plus
• Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or legally authorized to work full-time in the U.S.

FADP Participant Comments:
"The Finance & Accounting Development Program is going to give me the opportunity to experience a broad spectrum of finance responsibilities. This program will develop my finance skills and prepare me for my future career at Goodyear" - Amanda -

"My time in the FADP has been an absorption of knowledge. Through the program, I was able to take a Plant Assignment in Buffalo, NY, which was a valuable learning experience. By having this manufacturing experience under my belt it will be easier for me to distinguish myself and progress in the company. I would recommend taking a Plant Assignment, there is a ton to be learned in the plants." - Walter -

Not accepting online applications at this time, but Goodyear will be recruiting for the FADP on select campuses in Fall 2010.