Director of Engineering & Automation Strategy

Bridgestone Americas; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Director (M5) within engineering leadership to guide multiple specializations and regional functions. The role requires influencing executive leadership, managing multiple teams, and delivering key business results.

You will shape long-term strategy, oversee improvement initiatives, and coach direct reports while engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; 10+ years of relevant experience including 7+ years management or leadership experience
• Or Master’s degree; 8+ years of relevant experience including 5-7 years management or leadership experience
• Experience leading multiple engineering specializations and cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Develops and ensures adoption and execution of long-term functional strategy and direction of the department
• Oversees continuous improvement/automation implementation activities through management of multiple teams led by senior managers and managers
• Makes final decisions on administrative or operational matters and ensures achievement of key business results/strategy
• Leverages institutional knowledge for strategy development
• Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Influences, coaches, and develops direct reports/department
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Bridgestone Americas in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Director (M5) within engineering leadership to guide multiple specializations and regional functions. The role requires influencing executive leadership, managing multiple teams, and delivering key business results.

You will shape long-term strategy, oversee improvement initiatives, and coach direct reports while engaging with internal and external stakeholders.