Associate Process Engineer - Tire Manufacturing & Process

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations in Bloomington, IL, is seeking an Associate Process Engineer to maintain and improve plant specifications, pursue process improvements, and support new product development at the Off-Road Tire facility.

This role requires strong data-driven problem solving to identify root causes and countermeasures, with an emphasis on reducing waste and improving quality and productivity.

Qualifications

• Technical degree with preference of a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, Material Science or similar science-related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in rubber / tire manufacturing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Process Improvement & New Product Development - Conduct trials and experiments to develop new products and manufacturing processes.
• Specifications & Standards - Issue specifications and standards for assigned area of responsibility which may include incoming materials, component, assembled product, or curing process. Evaluate production data and laboratory test results, analyze production methods, and adjust specifications and standards to improve quality, productivity and reduce costs.
• Technical Support - Monitor process specification compliance in assigned area and make recommendations to plant production management to improve quality, productivity, and costs. Evaluate non-conforming product or material and disposition in accordance with standards.
• Special Assignments & Cross Functional Teams - Participate on cross functional team activities giving technical assistance and guidance to resolve chronic or acute production problems or attain significant process improvement. Utilize statistical analysis methods where appropriate to help determine root cause or key process input variables.
• Assist in presentations to management and teammates from corporate offices.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, Material Science or related field

5+ years’ experience in rubber / tire manufacturing

Job description

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations in Bloomington, IL, is seeking an Associate Process Engineer to maintain and improve plant specifications, pursue process improvements, and support new product development at the Off-Road Tire facility.

This role requires strong data-driven problem solving to identify root causes and countermeasures, with an emphasis on reducing waste and improving quality and productivity.