Lead Materials Engineer - R&D & Advanced Materials

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This senior role involves managing large projects with limited supervision and guiding other professionals. The position emphasizes developing operational plans, evaluating new technologies, and coordinating equipment and pilot production runs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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.

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 materials properties.
• Devise research methods, prepare technical specifications, and specify laboratory test equipment and processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

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

This senior role involves managing large projects with limited supervision and guiding other professionals. The position emphasizes developing operational plans, evaluating new technologies, and coordinating equipment and pilot production runs.