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’re 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.

Job Category

Engineering & Science

Position Summary

This position is located in Akron, OH and full relocation assistance is being offered. It is NOT a remote position! This person must live within a commutable distance to Akron, OH.

The Project Engineer is a business facing technical role that is responsible for managing engineering projects and tasks across different business units. This individual will apply proven communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve process issues to maximize the benefit of product life cycle. (PLM).

This Project Engineer must live within a 1 hour drive or so from our facility in Akron, OH in order to enjoy working in a hybrid work environment where they are expected to work approximately 20 hours per week in the office in Akron, OH (Tuesday - Thursday) and approximately 20 hours per week from home, if desired.

Responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or computer sciences, MIS, or related business discipline(s) with 3+ years of relevant experience working as a Project Engineer or Product Owner with engineering teams.

• Product Development/Manufacturing environment coordinating, planning, and managing PI initiatives for a PLM/PDM software solution.

• Knowledge with MS office products, Azure DevOps, or Jira

• Ability to provide strategic PLM leadership and lead by influencing the creation of long-term strategic roadmaps in a virtual environment.

• Excellent communication skills, develop clear, concise, and logically written business communications, deliver recommendations.

• Self-starter with self-confidence, enthusiasm, and strong customer service orientation.

• Willing to learn new technologies & take on new projects to grow experience.

• Strong analytical skills, demonstrated organizational and leadership skills, examples of effective teamwork, and a track record of consistently meeting deadlines and due dates.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a Product Development/Manufacturing environment know how.

Previous background as an engineer (mechanical, automotive, software, industrial, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a Product Development/Manufacturing environment coordinating, planning, and managing PI initiatives for a PLM/PDM software solution.

• Previous background as an engineer (mechanical, automotive, software, industrial, etc.).

• Ability to provide strategic PLM leadership and lead by influencing the creation of long-term strategic roadmaps in a virtual environment.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.