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 mechanical engineer will be a part of our corporate engineering function, otherwise known as process systems development (psd)The psd team works cross-functionally with safety, production, and plant engineering across our tire manufacturing site locations in north, central and south americaAt bridgestone we work as one teamWe are seeking candidates that can communicate, collaborate, and effectively partner with our teammates from various backgrounds and skillsets to produce excellent business resultsThe lead mechanical engineering position researches, plans, designs and develops, and implements/installs mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energyA lead professional position is a recognized subject matter expert in a job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experienceProblems faced are difficult and often complexRequires periodic communication and interaction with leadership6 - 10+ years of design and manufacturing engineering experiencesThe ideal candidate will be located in nashville, tnHowever, we are open to the right individual working remotely in the central/southeast part of the us.
Responsibilities
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.
Determines method of research for the planning, design development and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, and/or machines.
Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Manage multiple ongoing projects on time on schedule and subject matter expert supporting manufacturing plants.
Qualifications
Required: minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering field; or 6 years and a master’s degreePreferred qualifications:
Pmp certification
Employee type
Regular : full time
