ATPC Controls Engineer

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.

Engineering & Science

A person has been identified as a preferred candidate for this role. While all applications will be reviewed, the hiring manager may choose not to hold interviews and select the preferred candidate. In this case, all internal applicants will be notified of the decision.

The Controls/ Programming Engineering position researches, develops, designs, tests, and implements/installs controls components, equipment, systems, and networks. A Senior Professional position applies advanced knowledge of a job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex. This role supports the production of Firestone Racing tires for INDYCAR and other North American racing series.

 Overview Controls Engineer

• This position is responsible for the development, improvement and maintenance of manufacturing equipment related to Racing Compound and Tire processing, development, and production.

• The position coordinates the development and control of manufacturing process performance to maintain production equipment and improve both product and manufacturing quality at minimal cost.

• Assists Tech Center with development and investigative projects regarding manufacturing processes and equipment, and tire development and testing.

• Promotes, coordinates, and implements countermeasures to eliminate the possibility of recurrence of manufacturing challenges and improvement of scrap and waste.

• Maintains a close relationship with production, maintenance, and race engineering teammates.

• Work with plant engineer to improve and develop maintenance systems that support current and future manufacturing needs.

•  Assists race tire engineering and production teams with product validation.

•  Implements corporate engineering and safety mandates.

• Work closely with plant manager and plant engineer with capital improvement projects and 5-year capital budget development.

• Support business continuity planning and corresponding projects.

 

Basic requirements:

• Ability to work in a Safety Oriented, Team Driven, Quality Focused environment.

• Possess an excellent skill set, strong leadership skills, and be an outstanding team player.

• Exhibit a willingness to build positive relationships in a fast-paced work environment.

 

Minimum requirements for Quality & Process Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or related field

• Strong communication skills.

• Willingness to attend selected courses to maintain skills and to maintain technical liaisons with manufacturers and suppliers that have equipment that can be used to improve processes and equipment, technical professionals, and manufacturing personnel competent in the tire manufacturing industry.

 

Physical Requirements

• The controls engineer must be able to maneuver around and inspect all areas of production equipment. The controls engineer will occasionally need to lift heavy objects and or assist others. All safety requirements need to be met for and activity (LOTO, fall protection, MEO, etc.) as directed by safety.

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience

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.