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Senior Mechanical Engineer
full-timeMuscatine

Summary

Location

Muscatine

Type

full-time

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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.

Job Category

Engineering & Science

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineering position researches, plans, designs, develops, and implements/installs mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. 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.

Responsibilities

• Leads projects or processes of diverse scope, while working independently with limited supervision.

• Coaches and reviews the work of lower level professionals.

• Support continuous improvement/automation activities

• Designs and installs/implements mechanical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial and industrial purposes.

• Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Mechanical Engineering,Project Leadership,Coaching,Continuous Improvement,Design,Communication,Negotiation

About Bridgestone Americas

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC (BSRO) is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas and Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions. BSRO operates the world's largest chain of company-owned auto care and tire stores. With four retail brands and 2,200 stores nationwide, BSRO is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and employs nearly 22,000 teammates. ​

Firestone Complete Auto Care:​

It’s no secret that Firestone Complete Auto Care is the best place to find Bridgestone and Firestone tires, but it’s also America’s largest auto service retailer. Since 1926, Firestone has delivered high quality automotive maintenance and repairs, including alignments, brakes, batteries, heating and cooling, diagnostics and oil changes. Today with over 1,700 neighborhood locations and 4,000 ASE certified technicians, Firestone Complete Auto Care helps keep cars running newer, longer.​

Tires Plus:​

Since 1976, Tires Plus Total Car Care has been committed to everyday conveniences like premium name brands, low prices and fast, dependable service. Featuring a full line of Bridgestone and Firestone tires, plus automotive services ranging from alignments to brakes, batteries to oil changes, shocks and more, Tires Plus stores in neighborhoods across 20 states are the car care provider where your time and your dollar are guaranteed to be valued.​

Hibdon Tires Plus:​

With 27 stores throughout Oklahoma, Hibdon Tires Plus offers a full line of Bridgestone and Firestone tires, plus automotive services ranging from alignments to batteries, brakes to oil changes, shocks and more. Consistently voted the #1 tire store in Oklahoma, Hibdon Tires Plus has remained fully committed to quality, value and family driven service for more than five decades​

Wheel Works:​

This small but mighty chain provides top-notch auto care for BSRO's west coast customers. A challenger brand in our portfolio with extreme popularity in sunny California.​

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Retail

What you'll do

  • The Senior Mechanical Engineer leads diverse projects and processes while working independently. They also coach lower-level professionals and support continuous improvement activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Senior Mechanical Engineer do at Bridgestone Americas?

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Bridgestone Americas, you will: the Senior Mechanical Engineer leads diverse projects and processes while working independently. They also coach lower-level professionals and support continuous improvement activities..

Why join Bridgestone Americas as a Senior Mechanical Engineer?

Bridgestone Americas is a leading Retail company.

Is the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at Bridgestone Americas remote?

The Senior Mechanical Engineer position at Bridgestone Americas is based in Muscatine, Iowa, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at Bridgestone Americas?

You can apply for the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at Bridgestone Americas directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Bridgestone Americas on their website.