R&D TECHNICAL (INTERN)

DISCOVER PIRELLI We are a global leader in the tire industry, specialized in designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing high-performance tires for cars, motorcycles, and bicycles. With a presence in over 160 countries and around 18 production facilities, we pride ourselves on our cutting-edge technology and commitment to sustainability. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do, and it is fueled by our commitment to the inclusion of unique perspectives and different experiences. Because power is nothing without our people! DRIVE YOUR FUTURE You will join the R&D Team in a dynamic, multicultural and international environment, and this role will work as the technical contact window with OE customer, responsible for OE project management, achievement of technical homologation based upon the technical target & vehicle milestones’ requirement from customer, ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals. Based in: Shanghai / Yanzhou YOUR CORE ACTIVITIES Act as technical liaison between OE customers and R&D development team; Establish project development timing plan and continuously track milestones based on the latest projects status; Support OE Sales’ activities operatively during commercial phase, such as: RFQ analysis, NetINB inserting, and kick-off meeting; Collect the latest insights internally about OE customers/projects about vehicles models/reference tire/test method/testing results/technical requirements from the OE customers per specification; Support OE quality/logistic to manage the industrialization activities; Communicate with OE sales for the related commercial activities & issues, such as: analysis RFQ package, set-up timing plan, handle purchase order for prototype; Work with R&D product engineer for the related development activities & issues, such as: technical assessment, specification matrix, preparation of prototype tires, testing results analysis, final DVP&R preparation, regulation certifications; Work with OE Quality for the related quality activities & issues, such as: TU standard analysis, set-up timing plan, R@R\ISIR\2TP follow-up, APQP\PPAP documents preparation, PSW sign-off; Coordinate with OE logistic for related logistic activities & issues, such as: shipment of prototype tires, handle the purchase order of prototype tires; Support overseas OE TA team for OE projects, such as: testing plan, testing results and technical homologation; Communicate with OE customer production engineer on technical requirements\timing & milestones\testing results\technical approval; Support OE Quality to communicate with OE customer SQM for APQP\PPAP documents, timing plan requirements; Work with 3rd party testing institution for tire performance testing or material testing, such as: outdoor proving ground, tire testing laboratory, material testing laboratory. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Bachelor’s degree or above in Automotive Engineering, Polymer Science, Mechanics, Dynamics, or a related discipline, and currently enrolled in a university program. Relevant internship experience or coursework in tire development, testing, or manufacturing is a plus; Basic understanding of APQP, PPAP & SPC is preferred; Familiarity with IATF 16949 quality system is a plus; Strong project management and coordination skills; Proactive, with a strong teamwork spirit; Good command of English, both written and oral; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, reliable and eager to learn. APPLY NOW, DRIVE YOUR FUTURE! #WePirelli