1. Converts YRC YS into YTMT FS and disseminates information on new specification.
2. Prepares, issues and controls tire specification.
3. Develops and initiates modifications of tire specification to further improve tire quality and performance including process conditions for extruding, cutting, bead, sheet calendering, tire building and curing.
4. Assist UF Leader in studying, evaluating and analyzing tire scrap and defect causes and recommends countermeasures.
5. Coordinates with Plant Control and Production regarding test tire requirements and schedule.
6. Supervises actual test tire production from material preparation to cured tire inspection considering in-process control standards for each material and each process.
7. Evaluates test tire produced and recommends disposition based on inspection results.
8. Conducts basic tire technology training for all employees and intermediate tire technology for selected employees.
9. Complies with the environmental standards (EMS) within his group.