OE Technical Account Manager

Company Overview:

Hankook Tire & Technology is a global leader in high-performance tire manufacturing, founded in 1941 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. As the world’s seventh-largest tire producer, Hankook operates advanced manufacturing facilities and offices in North America, including its U.S. headquarters in downtown Nashville, TN, and a state-of-the-art production plant in Clarksville, TN. The company delivers innovative tire solutions for passenger vehicles, trucks, motorsports, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide.

• Global Innovation: Pioneering innovative technologies and eco-friendly manufacturing practices. 
• Career Growth: Opportunities for internal mobility, leadership development, and continued learning.
• Employee-Focused Benefits: Competitive health coverage, 401(k) with match, paid time off, ten paid holidays per year and employee discounts on tires.
• Inclusive Culture: Committed to diversity, teamwork, and sustainability

Location:  Livonia, Michigan.

Work Style:  Monday - Friday

Position Summary:

The OE Technical Account Manager serves as the program manager for new product launches and acts as the primary technical liaison between Hankook and its OE automotive customers. This role bridges communication between customer engineering teams and internal groups across Engineering, R&D, Quality, Sales, and Manufacturing. The ideal candidate excels in technical communication, project management, and relationship building within the automotive industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, interpret, and analyze customer technical RFQs and engineering specifications.
• Translate customer technical requirements into actionable direction for Hankook R&D teams.
• Deliver technical assessments, project updates, and program timing to automotive OEM customers.
• Manage new product line programs, including development of launch timelines and detailed timing plans.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze automotive market trends, upcoming vehicle programs, and emerging technologies.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to customers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (required).
• Experience in the tire industry (required).
• Experience with Tier 1 automotive suppliers (preferred).
• Direct experience working with automotive manufacturers (preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

 

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.