What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Tire Testing Engineer position at Bridgestone Americas?
Company Overview
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
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Position Summary
A Senior Professional position applies advanced knowledge of a job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. This position must be able to work independently and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.
This position is based at our Texas Proving Grounds location near Fort Stockton, Texas or in the Americas Technical Center in Akron, OH. Travel is a critical part of this role and could be required up to 30-50%. Domestic and International travel may be required so having a US Passport is required!
Responsibilities
Leads projects or processes of diverse scope, while working independently
Coaches and reviews the work of lower level professionals
Supports continuous improvement activities
Applies engineering principles to execute subjective and objective Ride, Handling and NVH tests
Executes subjective and objective testing of prototypes
Executes the development and use of data acquisition systems in support of objective evaluations
Establishes solid relationships through strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
Captures institutional knowledge
Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications: Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Degree (BSME/BSEE)
Strong interest or experience in automotive industry
Experience with vehicle or automotive component testing including NVH and signal processing
Minimum Qualifications
At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be
We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. 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, because who you are is what we need.
What we offer
At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:
- A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
- The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
- A diverse and inclusive team.
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.