Smithers Scientific Services Inc. announced that Dean Tener has been named technical manager of the Smithers Rapra Ravenna Tire Testing Lab operations. Previously, Tener was senior test engineer for General Motors Tire/Wheel Systems.
“With more than 30 years in the research, design and testing sectors of the automotive industry, we look forward to Dean’s expertise and leadership in providing our customers with product development assistance, testing and analysis,” said Jesse Roeck, vice president and general manager of Smithers Rapra. “Dean will focus on force and moment testing and plysteer residual aligning torque services at the Ravenna lab.”
Prior to General Motors, Tener was the senior engineer for Honda R&D Americas and technical manager for Bridgestone/Firestone’s vehicle systems. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Akron.