Industrial Engineering Co-op: Optimize Manufacturing

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding and mentorship

Corporate CSR activities

Global, dynamic work environment

Work-life balance and inclusivity

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN seeks an Industrial Engineering Co‑Op to gain hands-on experience in optimizing manufacturing systems, workflows, and logistics.

You will collaborate with engineers across the organization, applying theoretical knowledge to real projects and developing core competencies for an engineering career. The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, project management basics, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Industrial Engineering degree with GPA ≥ 3.0.
• Currently enrolled as a sophomore–senior.
• Completed CAD/AutoCAD coursework.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects of limited scope with detailed instructions from higher level professionals.
• Establish methods to maximize production facilities and personnel utilization.
• Conduct cost/inventory/production studies to plan facility modifications and operating method revisions.
• Assist manufacturing plant/facilities engineers with facility planning and design.
• Collaborate with teammates to achieve common goals in a hands-on environment.
• Work with cross-functional teams and manage scope, schedule, and cost.

Skills

Independent work

People-centric

Initiative

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Education

Industrial Engineering degree (in progress)

Tools

CAD/AutoCAD

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN seeks an Industrial Engineering Co‑Op to gain hands-on experience in optimizing manufacturing systems, workflows, and logistics.

You will collaborate with engineers across the organization, applying theoretical knowledge to real projects and developing core competencies for an engineering career. The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, project management basics, and strong communication.