Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
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 qualityWe start by offering each teammate more than just a salaryWe 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 futureWe 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 supportedWe believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lensesWe are building a team as diverse as the world we serveSo, show us what you are made ofShow us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuffBecause who you are is what we needBridgestone americas, incIs headquartered in nashville, tennessee and is the u.sSubsidiary of bridgestone corporation headquartered in japanBridgestone 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.
Job description
The lead materials engineer will be a part of our manufacturing process development team (mpd)The mpd team works cross functionally with the product r&d teams, corporate manufacturing engineering, and the engineering teams at our tire manufacturing site locations in north, central, and south americaThe applied research position focuses on scientific research, process development and industrialization of advanced rubber compoundsA lead professional position is a recognized subject matter expert in a job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experienceResponsibilities typically include managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager and coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower level professionalsProblems faced are difficult and often complexThis is a remote position but the person should be located near one of our major facilities in akron, oh or nashville, tn or wilson, nc or aiken, sc and expect to go into the facility on an occasional, as needed basis.
Responsibilities
Leads large projects or processes of complex scope, with limited oversight from manager assists in the development of operational plan and implements for areas of assigned responsibilities researches potential new technologies, compound development, and mixing process by developing and testing theories on the physical and chemical properties of materials and ingredients under various conditions devise research methods, prepare technical specifications, and specifies mixing processes parametersMake recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials may participate in intellectual property evaluations and development of patent applications coordinate pilot-plant or initial production runs on new products or processes other duties as assigned potential for up to 25% travel required preferred qualifications: bs or ms in chemical engineering or chemistry experience in large scale rubber compounding and mixing….tire industry preferred six sigma black belt
Qualifications
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
Employee type
Regular : full time
