Company Overview

Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need. Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Lead Process Engineer like you to join our amazing team in Nashville!

Our Process Engineers focuses on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised processes. Our Lead Professional position is a recognized subject matter expert in a job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Problems faced are difficult and often complex. Requires periodic communication and interaction with leadership. What really matters at Bridgestone is providing our teammates with the tools, support and autonomy to ensure you feel fulfilled and have clear direction to reach your goals

Responsibilities

In this role, your primary responsibilities include:

• Leads large projects or processes of complex scope, with limited oversight from manager.
• Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals.
• Assists in the development of operational plan and implements for areas of assigned responsibilities.
• Identifies continuous improvement/automation activities.
• Plans sequence of operations and specifies procedures for preparing materials and operating equipment
• Determines process design by balancing process cost, yield, and material waste considerations
• Conducts tests throughout all stages of processing to determine control over applicable variables and prevents/solves process problems
• Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent work experience.

Apply and join one of our teams to begin a career at Bridgestone Americas. Trust your talent; trust the journey. Be Bridgestone.