Chemical Engineering Co-op: Hands-on Innovation & Impact

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville is seeking a junior-senior level engineering co-op student majoring in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related field. You will support specifications and analyses, apply root-cause methods, and work 40 hours weekly in a hands-on, cross-functional team environment.

You will use CAD/AutoCAD, learn Minitab and other manufacturing tools, and develop skills in project management, scheduling, and cost control during a 6-month assignment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or another applicable major.
• Junior-senior level standing with GPA of at least 3.0.
• Completed CAD/AutoCAD coursework and familiarity with manufacturing tools.

Responsibilities

• Support specifications and standards in areas like compound, component, curing process, or uniformity analyses.
• Apply root-cause analysis and systematic problem solving to design effective solutions.
• Conduct statistical analysis and data collection using Minitab.
• Learn and utilize manufacturing tools and systems; propose improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage project scope, schedule, and cost.

Education

Pursuing degree in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

CAD/AutoCAD

Minitab

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville is seeking a junior-senior level engineering co-op student majoring in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related field. You will support specifications and analyses, apply root-cause methods, and work 40 hours weekly in a hands-on, cross-functional team environment.

You will use CAD/AutoCAD, learn Minitab and other manufacturing tools, and develop skills in project management, scheduling, and cost control during a 6-month assignment.