Mechanical Engineering Spring Co-op

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Onboarding support

CSR activities

Global manufacturing environment

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville offers a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op providing hands-on experience in design, process, and plant projects, with cross-functional collaboration.

You will work on machinery design and equipment deployment, gaining exposure to CAD/AutoCAD and document control. Mentorship and onboarding support progression in a global tire leader.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree at an accredited university.
• Active enrollment with a 3.0+ GPA is preferred.
• Completion of CAD/AutoCAD coursework required or in progress.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, and deploying machinery and equipment.
• Support process engineering and plant equipment installations.
• Contribute to documentation and distribution controls for projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Initiative

Attention to detail

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree (in progress)

Active university enrollment

GPA ≥ 3.0

CAD/AutoCAD coursework completed

Tools

CAD/AutoCAD

Job description

Company OverviewBridgestone 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 CategoryInterns & Co-OpsPosition SummaryEngineers at Bridgestone have a passion for innovation that drives our company forward. Our Co-Op program gives you the opportunity to join the world's largest tire and rubber company at the forefront of innovation and mobility. As a teammate, you will gain hands-on experience working on meaningful projects, network with engineers across the organization, learn what it is like to be an engineer at Bridgestone, and finally, make a lasting impact while developing lifelong skills and competencies to elevate your future career.ResponsibilitiesMechanical Engineering co-ops typically work on projects such as:Designing, developing, and deploying machinery and other equipment intended to execute and improve processesLearning and utilizing key electrical manufacturing tools and systems; suggesting improvements as neededProcess Engineering; support specifications and standards in areas such as compound, component, curing process, or uniformity analysesPlant Engineering; assist in the safe design, procurement, installation, debug, start-up and operation of plant equipment and projectsProduct Design; utilize software and standards for accurate creation, revision, and organization of documents and distribution controlsYou will also get to:Apply interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with fellow teammates and achieve common goalsWork in a hands-on environment with cross functional teamsUtilize project management skills to develop, manage, and control scope, schedule and costWe are looking for students who are:Highly motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervisionPeople-centric focus with ability to collaborate with all teammates across the organizationStrong initiative, work ethic and levels of enthusiasmDemonstrated technical aptitude in major of studyExcellent communication and presentation skillsMinimum QualificationsTo thrive in this role, you need…To be pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or another applicable major and actively enrolled in an accredited universityTo be junior-senior level standing with a GPA of at least 3.0Completed course work in Computer Aided Design (CAD)/AutoCADTo be available to work 40 hours weekly in a 6-month minimum co-op assignmentNo other work experience is required. We will teach you everything you need to know!At Bridgestone, you are Free to BeWe 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 offerAt Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you: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.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.Employment EligibilityIf 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.