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Hankook Tire America

Global tire manufacturer delivering high-tech tires

NVH Test Engineer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Uniontown, OH, USA
RemotePeriodic travel to U.S. proving-ground sites is required, along with international travel as needed.
Mechanical Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
  • Hands-on experience with experimental modal analysis and noise, vibration, and harshness measurement of rotating or structural components; tire and wheel experience is strongly preferred.
  • Working experience with Siemens Testlab (LMS/Simcenter Testlab) hardware and software.
  • Familiarity with original equipment manufacturer, industry, and regulatory noise, vibration, and harshness test standards and performance metrics.
  • Experience maintaining noise, vibration, and harshness or data-acquisition laboratories, including instrumentation, calibrations, and basic quality-control practices such as control charts.
  • Ability to design or specify simple test fixtures and rigs.
  • Proficiency with Excel and at least one scripting language for data handling and automation; Python is preferred.
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally and to United States proving-ground sites as needed.
  • Ability to document methods and present results to internal and customer audiences.
Responsibilities
  • Plan and perform experimental modal testing of tire assemblies and wheels under multiple boundary conditions and assess their contributions to tire noise, vibration, and harshness performance.
  • Interpret and apply vehicle original equipment manufacturer, industry, and governmental test standards and noise, vibration, and harshness performance requirements.
  • Design test rigs and fixtures for modal and related noise, vibration, and harshness testing.
  • Maintain noise, vibration, and harshness laboratory facilities, data-acquisition systems, computers, and transducers, including accelerometers, force cells, and microphones.
  • Own quality management of the noise, vibration, and harshness laboratory, including control-chart testing and equipment calibrations.
  • Conduct laboratory and on-vehicle sound and vibration measurements to assess tire noise, vibration, and harshness performance, with on-vehicle work typically requiring travel to proving-ground locations.
  • Perform tire uniformity studies and assess their contribution to noise, vibration, and harshness performance.
  • Develop Excel and/or Python scripts to automate processes and implement analysis algorithms.
  • Use company finite element tools, including Abaqus and NASTRAN, to predict noise, vibration, and harshness performance using dynamic substructuring and nonlinear finite element analysis techniques.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
  • Experience measuring noise, vibration, and harshness performance of tires and wheels.
  • Python experience for data handling and automation.

About the company

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Hankook Tire America designs and manufactures tires for a wide range of vehicles, producing about 120 million tires per year and selling them in 160 countries with over 20,000 employees. Its tires aim to provide a safe, dynamic driving experience through premium brands and advanced engineering, distributed globally to automotive customers and consumers. It differentiates itself with a long history since 1941, global reach, premium branding, engineering leadership, and ESG management that emphasizes responsible practices. Its goal is to lead the future of driving as a global tire innovator by strengthening premium brands and high-tech capabilities while expanding safe, high-performance tires worldwide.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Seoul, South Korea

Founded

1941

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What believers are saying

  • September 29, 2026 Racing America partnership locks exclusive North American racing visibility through 2031.
  • Clarksville expansion added 1,400 workers and 95% U.S. production, improving supply speed.
  • January 26, 2026 OE push for Lucid Gravity and major automakers deepens premium positioning.

What critics are saying

  • August 24, 2026 lawsuit over Dec. 13, 2025 amputation alleges Clarksville safety failures.
  • Clarksville TBR ran at 30% capacity on August 21, 2026; full output waits until 2027.
  • Another catastrophic Clarksville injury would destroy Hankook's U.S. manufacturing credibility and expansion narrative.

What makes Hankook Tire America unique

  • Clarksville plant expansion reached 11 million units and first U.S. TBR output by 2026.
  • Racing America deal covers Trans Am, IGT, FR Americas, and F4 U.S. through 2031.
  • Formula E, WRC, and OE wins with Lucid, Porsche, BMW, Ford, and GMC.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Discounts

Company News

Tyre Trends
Oct 10th, 2026
Hankook sets sights on UK bus market with Euro Bus Expo debut.

Hankook sets sights on UK bus market with Euro Bus Expo debut. * By TT News * October 10, 2026 Hankook Tire will debut at Euro Bus Expo in 2026, strengthening its presence in the UK passenger transport sector. The event runs from 3-5 November at the NEC Birmingham, bringing together operators, manufacturers, suppliers and decision-makers for three days of innovation and networking. With over 190 exhibitors and more than 7,000 visitors expected, the exhibition showcases full-size buses, coaches, mini vehicles, advanced technologies and services, letting attendees connect with key suppliers across the global supply chain. At stand 38, Hankook Tyre UK will present its latest bus and coach tyres, focusing on innovation, sustainability and performance. Highlights include the Smart Touring AL22 for long-distance coaches, the urban Smart City AU04+ and AU06 with measurable sidewall protection, the Laufenn LF60 for mixed-use applications and the new e-Smart City AU56 EV tyre engineered for low rolling resistance, reduced noise and higher electric vehicle loads. With partner Vaculug, Hankook will launch the LB01, a first-of-its-kind hot-cure remoulded urban bus tyre, reinforcing its total tyre solutions role and circular economy commitment. Vaculug's sustainable manufacturing expertise, recently recognised with the King's Award for Enterprise, supports the collaboration. The 2026 edition also offers seminars and technical sessions on industry trends and greener transport, giving Hankook a platform to boost visibility and reinforce its leadership in the commercial bus and coach tyre market.

Tyre Trends
Oct 8th, 2026
Hankook Tire earns spot on time's 'world's Best Companies 2026' list.

Hankook Tire earns spot on time's 'world's Best Companies 2026' list. * By TT News * October 08, 2026 Hankook Tire, a leading global tyre company under Hankook & Company Group, has earned a place on the 'World's Best Companies 2026' list compiled by the US weekly news magazine TIME. Since 2023, TIME has collaborated with global market research firm Statista to identify the world's top 1,000 companies annually, evaluating factors such as employee satisfaction, three-year company growth and Statista's key ESG indicators. The selection was driven in part by sustained performance growth over the past three years. Hankook Tire's tyre division reported revenue of KRW 10.3186 trillion in 2025, exceeding KRW 10 trillion for the first time since the company's founding. This achievement was supported by an expanded premium-focused portfolio and stable sales in major global markets. Sustainability management has also yielded notable results. The company has broadened its renewable energy procurement, including a long-term power purchase agreement for its Hungary plant signed in February, and now holds international ISCC PLUS certification at four production sites: Geumsan, Hungary, Daejeon and Jiaxing in China. Its recently published '2025/26 ESG Report' introduced a group-wide ESG management framework and an integrated materiality assessment system, with transparent disclosure of key outcomes in sustainable materials, supply chain management and human rights. Beyond these efforts, Hankook Tire continues creating social value through its group's integrated ESG brand. It is advancing a 'Mobility-Tech' strategy incorporating artificial intelligence and data while adding eco-friendly vehicle models to its flagship 'Vehicle Sharing' social contribution programme and expanding it into a demand-tailored support model. The company has set a '2050 Net-Zero' goal, became the first Korean tyre company to receive SBTi approval for 2030 reduction targets in 2023 and earned FIA 3-Star Environmental Accreditation in 2024. It was also named to TIME and Statista's 'World's Most Sustainable Companies' list and the Financial Times and Statista's 'Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders' list in 2024.

Autosphere
Oct 6th, 2026
Hankook wins dual honors at 2026 IDEA Awards.

Hankook wins dual honors at 2026 IDEA Awards. 6 October 2026 Autosphere " Tires " Hankook wins dual honors at 2026 IDEA Awards. Hankook Tire & Technology was named a Finalist across two categories at the 2026 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), one of the world's premier industrial design competitions. Global recognition for Hankook's upcycling and autonomous mobility projects validates the tire manufacturer's long-term research and development strategy. Hankook Tire & Technology was named a Finalist across two categories at the 2026 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), one of the world's premier industrial design competitions. The manufacturer earned distinctions for its circular economy initiatives and future mobility concepts. In the Social Impact Design category, Hankook was recognized for its re:move upcycling project, which repurposes rubber curing bladders used during tire manufacturing. Developed alongside Seoul National University, the series converts industrial byproduct materials into structural bricks, furniture, and commercial goods. In the Concepts & Speculative Design category, the company was honored for WheelBot2, an omnidirectional modular robotic wheel system featuring integrated drive motors. Engineered to address spatial constraints in smart cities and autonomous vehicle applications, the three-axis module enables 360-degree maneuverability along complex routes.

Tyre Trends
Oct 5th, 2026
Hankook Winter i*cept evo 4 claims top spot in Auto Bild winter tyre test.

Hankook Winter i*cept evo 4 claims top spot in Auto Bild winter tyre test. * By TT News * October 05, 2026 Hankook Tire has announced that its Winter i*cept evo 4 tyre secured first place in the latest Auto Bild winter tyre test. Competing in the 225/55 R18 size for SUVs and crossovers, it achieved an overall rating of 1.3, described as very good, beating nine rival models. The evaluation was carried out using a BMW X1. The tyre stood out in wet conditions, earning a 1.2 rating after leading the field in both straight-line and cornering aquaplaning. It also recorded the highest average speed in dry handling while maintaining strong safety margins. Auto Bild further commended its dependable snow performance. Three tyres in total received very good ratings. The Winter i*cept evo 4 is a studless tyre designed for passenger cars and SUVs, offering enhanced winter safety and fuel efficiency. It replaces the previous generation with a 5 percent improvement in snow grip, achieved through wider lateral grooves and semi-sipe technology.

Headline
Sep 29th, 2026
Hankook Tire accelerates U.S. Motorsports presence with five-year Racing America partnership.

Hankook Tire accelerates U.S. Motorsports presence with five-year Racing America partnership. Sep 29, 2026 Nashville, Tennessee, September 29th, 2026, NewsDirect * Five-year partnership from 2027 through 2031 supplies racing tires and provides technical support across four major Racing America series * Includes new partnerships with Trans Am and International GT, alongside renewed partnerships with Formula Regional Americas and F4 U.S. * Expanded collaboration offers drivers exclusive racing tire supply, technical and trackside support, and digital and on-site marketing Leading global tire manufacturer Hankook Tire will serve as the official tire partner and exclusive racing tire supplier across four major series operated by Racing America under a five-year partnership running from 2027 through 2031. Hankook Tire signed the five-year partnership agreement with Racing America at its Tennessee Plant in Clarksville, Tenn., on Sept. 25. Under the agreement, Hankook will exclusively supply racing tires to four major series operated by Racing America and collaborate across several areas, including technical and engineering support, trackside services, and joint marketing initiatives. Under the new agreement, Hankook will begin supporting Trans Am, a leading U.S. road racing series, and International GT, a premium sports car racing series. The company will also extend its partnerships with the Formula Regional Americas and the Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.), both of which Hankook has supported since 2019. Established in 1966, Trans Am is a historic American road racing series with nearly six decades of competition featuring muscle cars, while International GT showcases premium sports cars. Formula Regional Americas and F4 U.S. are leading junior formula racing series focused on developing the next generation of open-wheel drivers. Through the partnership, Hankook plans to showcase its racing tire technology across the North American motorsports landscape and further strengthen its position as a premium tire brand. Hankook will expand engagement with local fans through exclusive racing tire supply, technical and trackside support, and a range of marketing activities including event branding, digital and broadcast exposure, and social media. Additionally, Hankook Tire supplies racing tires and supports racing teams at more than 70 motorsports events worldwide. These include the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), one of the world's premier motorsports competitions organized by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). In North America, Hankook is also expanding its premium brand presence through partnerships with major motorsports properties, including the off-road racing event King of the Hammers. Hankook's leadership in global motorsports, highlighted by its exclusive partnership with the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) and the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship (Formula E), serves as the ultimate testing ground for its world-class technology. As a global top 7 tire company, Hankook integrates data-driven innovations from over 70 worldwide championships to deliver superior performance on and off the track. In North America, this racing-bred expertise directly informs the engineering of its premium consumer lines - including the Dynapro and iON series supplying leading local models - and is further reinforced through major sports partnerships like TGL Season2 presented by SoFi, bridging elite motorsport prestige with everyday consumer trust. About Hankook Tire America Corp. Hankook Tire America Corp. is a growing leader in the U.S. tire market, leveraging investments in technology, manufacturing, and marketing to deliver high-quality, reliable products that are safer for consumers and the environment. Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Hankook Tire America Corp. markets and distributes a complete line of high-performance and ultra-high-performance passenger tires, light truck and SUV tires as well as medium truck and bus tires in the United States. Hankook Tire America Corp. is a subsidiary of Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd., a Forbes Global 2000 company headquartered in Seoul, Korea. Contact. Account Director Taylor Vincent Brodeur Partners for Hankook Tire [email protected] Looking for Local Media Coverage in the United States of America? We have a place for all 50 States at the State News Network