Where Innovation Meets the Road.
Yokohama Development Center America (YDCA) is where engineering directly shapes what moves the tire industry forward. Our state-of-the-art research facility is where real-world challenges are solved in real time. Our team of engineers is designing, testing, and delivering tire technologies that drivers rely on every day, setting the standard for tire performance, safety, and durability.
At YDCA, engineers’ own outcomes. Working in a fast-paced environment that values ideas and connects your work to tangible results, all while backed by the strength and scale of our global parent company, Yokohama Rubber (YRC). Engineers at YDCA work alongside our Research & Development Integrated Center in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, contributing to global product knowledge while helping shape North American development initiatives.
Our Teams: Advanced Engineering, Tire Testing, Tire Development, Field Engineering, Corporate Quality Assurance, Warranty & Consumer Affairs, and Mold Design
“Working at Yokohama ranks as one of the best places I have worked in my career. The people I get to work with are passionate about their work, and I am extremely proud of the product we create and put out on the market.”
“I work with a great team that collaborates on projects both inside and outside our department in both technical and production settings. Our roles allow us to be involved in the full lifecycle of a product from inception to production. I love seeing ideas turn into something real, all from within our building.”
