GOODYEAR ASSOCIATES HONORED AS LEADERS IN MANUFACTURING

Taylor Davis and Jingwei Yu recognized by the Manufacturing Institute as 2025 Women MAKE Awards Winners.

AKRON, Ohio, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's Taylor Davis, staff electrical engineer, and Jingwei Yu, finance director, Asia Pacific Operations, have been recognized as 2025 Women MAKE Awards Winners.

The annual Women MAKE Awards are given out by the Manufacturing Institute (MI), the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, and highlight women leaders in manufacturing, encouraging awardees to mentor and inspire the next generation of women in the field. The awards are part of the MI's Women MAKE initiative, a platform for women to showcase the wide-ranging and dynamic opportunities available in manufacturing.

Davis is named a Women MAKE Emerging Leader for her early-career ability to take on engineering challenges and deliver solutions that meet the needs of Goodyear's customers and consumers. In addition, Davis began a reverse mentoring program with Goodyear's Global Engineering team and mentors both students and new Goodyear associates.

"Whether she's tackling complex projects or identifying growth opportunities for herself and her teammates, we celebrate Taylor's commitment to continuous learning and receipt of this award," said Don Metzelaar, Goodyear's senior vice president, Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain. "Taylor's career is off to a strong start, and her contributions help to continually advance our manufacturing processes and inspire incoming talent."

Yu's finance leadership in Goodyear's expansion and sustainability initiatives are recognized with the 2025 Women MAKE Awards Honoree designation. Her leadership in implementing Industry 4.0 automation and digitalization capabilities help advance Goodyear's manufacturing innovation in the region. Additionally, Yu is a coach to upcoming manufacturing and finance leaders at Goodyear and has been instrumental in forming partnerships with academic institutes to share STEM careers with students.

"Jingwei's finance leadership has been transformative for Goodyear's manufacturing and supply chain operations in the region," said Nathaniel Madarang, Goodyear Asia Pacific President. "Her efforts to connect our manufacturing plants with local universities to foster STEM education mutually benefits Goodyear and the local community."  

The MI will recognize Davis and Yu among 130 award recipients during the Women MAKE Awards gala on April 24 in Washington, D.C. The evening will highlight each honoree's story, including their leadership and accomplishments in manufacturing.

About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 53 facilities in 20 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 www.goodyear.com/corporate.

About The Manufacturing Institute

The Manufacturing Institute builds a resilient manufacturing workforce prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the future. Through implementing groundbreaking programs, convening industry leaders and conducting innovative research, the MI furthers individual opportunity, community prosperity and a more competitive manufacturing industry. As the 501(c)3 nonprofit workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers, the MI is a trusted adviser to manufacturers, equipping them with solutions to address the toughest workforce issues. For more information on the MI, please visit www.themanufacturinginstitute.org.

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SOURCE The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company