Lead Materials Engineer

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding experience

Mentorship

CSR activities

Global, dynamic work environment

Work/life effectiveness

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Lead Materials Engineer to focus on scientific research, test method development, and testing of new products and advanced materials.

This role involves managing large projects with limited oversight, coaching junior staff, and coordinating pilot-scale runs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in materials science and the ability to develop and implement laboratory testing protocols in a dynamic, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and extensive experience (8+ years) required, or 6+ years with a Master's, or a PhD with 3+ years.
• Advanced degrees preferred for progression and leadership responsibilities.
• Experience leading large, complex materials projects or processes is expected.

Responsibilities

• Leads large projects or processes of complex scope, with limited oversight from manager.
• Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals.
• Assists in the development of operational plan and implements for areas of assigned responsibilities.
• Researches potential new technologies, products and test method development by developing and testing theories on the properties of materials and ingredients.
• Devise research methods, prepare technical specifications, and specify laboratory test equipment and processes.
• Make recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials.
• May participate in intellectual property evaluations and development of patent applications.
• Coordinate pilot-plant or initial production runs on new products or processes.

Skills

Project leadership

Coaching

Research methods

Test method development

Materials science

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Job Category

Engineering & Science

Position Summary

The Lead Materials Engineer position focuses on scientific research, test method development and testing of new products, and advanced materials. A Lead Professional position is a recognized subject matter expert in a job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities typically include managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager and coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and often complex.

Responsibilities

• Leads large projects or processes of complex scope, with limited oversight from manager
• Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals
• Assists in the development of operational plan and implements for areas of assigned responsibilities
• Researches potential new technologies, products and test method development by developing and testing theories on the physical, chemical and/or biological properties of materials and ingredients under various conditions
• Devise research methods, prepare technical specifications, and specify laboratory test equipment and processes
• Make recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials
• May participate in intellectual property evaluations and development of patent applications
• Coordinate pilot-plant or initial production runs on new products or processes
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent work experience.

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

What we offer

• 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.
• An effective and inclusive team.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Based in Nashville Tennessee, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The Bridgestone Americas family of companies also operates the world’s largest chain of automotive tire and service centers. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility (CSR), commitment Our Way to Serve, Bridgestone embraces its responsibility as a global leader by striving to improve the way people move, live, work and play.