Lead Materials Engineer — Advanced Materials & R&D Leader

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Lead Materials Engineer to advance scientific research and test method development for new products and advanced materials. You will guide projects, design experiments, and coordinate pilot runs while mentoring staff.

The role emphasizes problem solving and collaboration across teams to deliver innovative solutions in materials engineering and testing under varied conditions.

Qualifications

• ,
• Minimum 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 6 years with a master’s; or a PhD with 3 years of experience
• ,
• Experience leading large projects from concept to implementation in materials development

Responsibilities

• Leads large projects or processes of complex scope with limited oversight.
• Coaches and delegates work to junior professionals.
• Develops operational plans and implements for assigned areas.
• Researches new technologies and test methods for materials and ingredients under various conditions.
• Designs experiments, prepares specifications, and outlines lab procedures.
• Coordinates pilot runs for new products or processes.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Research methods

Lab testing

Materials science

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree

PhD in a related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Lead Materials Engineer to advance scientific research and test method development for new products and advanced materials. You will guide projects, design experiments, and coordinate pilot runs while mentoring staff.

The role emphasizes problem solving and collaboration across teams to deliver innovative solutions in materials engineering and testing under varied conditions.