Raw Material Specialist

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Purpose

We are looking for a motivated tire raw material development engineer. You will join a dynamic organization responsible for all Materials Innovation and Development activities in Bridgestone West regions (Americas, EU, Middle East, Africa). You will lead and manage technical expertise & know how building in Raw Material Development function and will be responsible for material development from ideation to implementation in tire. You will provide technical support to Bridgestone West compound development and operations.

The position requires to work closely with various internal and external partners:

For the innovation process: Tread & Carcass compounding team, Tire pre-development teams, Academia, Suppliers, Material Labs, central manufacturing functions

For the technical support to operations: Central manufacturing functions, plants, logistics, Quality, Health and Safety, procurement.

And, with equivalent organization in others Bridgestone Group R&D organization in the world (mainly Japan), through global workgroups.

In this position, you will create and support the vision for the raw materials development, actively participate in the Innovation Technology processes of the Raw Material function, as well as contribute to the same at the department level.

Education Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Material Science, Material Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Physics, or a related field.
• PhD in a relevant discipline is highly desirable.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the rubber industry, specifically in tire, rubber goods, rubber chemicals, or polymer sectors.
• At least 3 years of experience in raw material development and/or compound engineering for tires or related field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and optimization of raw materials for tire manufacturing.
• Manage collaboration projects with academic institutions and suppliers to drive innovation.
• Oversee complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and effective project management.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, from team members to executive leadership.
• Foster a results-oriented, self-motivated, and creative work environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate long-term industry trends and needs.
• Proven track record in managing successful collaboration projects with academic and industry partners.
• Demonstrated experience in complex project management, including crisis management and long-term innovation projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of motivating teams and engaging stakeholders.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, multi-cultural environment.

If you can demonstrate the skills we are looking for and would like to make a difference in a Pioneering company dedicated to shaping a sustainable future of real-world mobility solutions, join us at Bridgestone!

WHAT WE OFFER

At Bridgestone, what really matter 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 payment; 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.

We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.