Retread Plant Engineer

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

The Plant Engineer position focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project. As a Lead Professional you will be recognized as a subject matter expert typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Problems faced are difficult and often complex. Requires periodic communication and interaction with leadership.

This position is located at the Oxford, NC Bandag plant. This plant in Oxford has been in operation for 50 years, producing tread rubber and retreading materials for the Bandag dealers. This plant location has received numerous safety awards and certifications since its groundbreaking in 1967.

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

• Prepares project plans, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new project deliverables

• Monitors progress and performance against the project plan; takes action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays

• Identifies, develops, and gathers the resources necessary to complete the project

• May include preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors

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

• Supports continuous improvement/automation activities

Minimum 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

• Manufacturing & maintenance experience - not design

• Mechanical engineering experience preferred

• Experience in rubber mfg., curing or pressing processes a plus

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.