Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Krusevac (on-site) I Full-time

About Goodyear

We’re dedicated to producing, innovating, and servicing the best tires in the world. For over 125 years, Goodyear has led the way in developing smart solutions that shape the future of mobility. Today, we’re one global team united by bold thinking, relentless drive, and a passion to exceed expectations. If you’re ready to embrace change and make an impact in your career, let’s go.

Why This Role Matters

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will ensure equipment in the plant operates efficiently and continuously. You will apply preventive and predictive maintenance techniques, support maintenance planning, and work to minimize downtime while improving overall equipment reliability.

What You’ll Do

• Perform inspections, troubleshooting and reliability improvement activities on production equipment, including presses, mixers, extruders, conveyors and auxiliary machinery.

• Improve and troubleshoot machine-level equipment with hands-on expertise in hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems (pumps, valves, cylinders, heat exchangers, heating/cooling units).

• Execute and optimize preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies in a 24/7 production environment.

• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and hands-on support to preventive and reactive maintenance teams, ensuring safe work practices (LOTO) and consistent technical standards.

• Analyze breakdowns, chronic failures, and production losses using SAP PM and KPIs (MTTR, MTBF, availability) to drive reliability improvements.

• Apply advanced predictive diagnostics (vibration analysis, ultrasound, thermography, motor circuit analysis) on rotating and safety-critical equipment.

• Define lubrication strategies, implement automatic lubrication systems, and standardize spare parts strategies based on asset criticality and lifecycle cost.

• Participate in maintenance–production–quality coordination meetings, shutdowns/turnarounds and continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and loss reduction.

What You’ll Bring

Basic Qualifications

• VI/VII degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

• At least 5 years of experience in equipment reliability, maintenance engineering, or industrial manufacturing

• Advanced English language skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Collaborative team player with experience coordinating cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and minimize downtime.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of predictive maintenance techniques and reliability improvement methods

• Familiarity with CMMS/SAP for maintenance planning and reporting

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply.

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com.

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.