Mechanical Engineering Summer/Fall Co-op

Bridgestone Americas; Morrison (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding

Mentorship & Training

CSR activities

Global work environment

Work-life balance

Inclusive team

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-op to join our Bridgestone Co-op program in the Nashville area.

You will gain hands-on experience by working on meaningful projects, collaborating with engineers across the organization, and developing professional skills for a future engineering career. The role offers a 40-hour work week for a minimum of 6 months, with mentorship and training throughout the assignment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related major and actively enrolled.
• Junior–senior level standing with a GPA of at least 3.0.
• Completed CAD/AutoCAD coursework or training.
• Available to work 40 hours weekly for a 6‑month minimum co‑op assignment.
• No prior work experience required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy machinery and equipment to improve processes.
• Learn and apply electrical manufacturing tools; propose improvements.
• Support process engineering standards in areas such as compound, component, curing, or uniformity analyses.
• Assist in design, procurement, installation, startup and operation of plant equipment.
• Use software and standards for creation, revision, and distribution controls.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Strong initiative

Education

Mechanical Engineering major or related

GPA 3.0+

Tools

CAD/AutoCAD

Job description

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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

Interns & Co-Ops

Position Summary

Engineers 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.

Responsibilities

Mechanical Engineering co-ops typically work on projects such as:

• Designing, developing, and deploying machinery and other equipment intended to execute and improve processes
• Learning and utilizing key electrical manufacturing tools and systems; suggesting improvements as needed
• Process Engineering; support specifications and standards in areas such as compound, component, curing process, or uniformity analyses
• Plant Engineering; assist in the safe design, procurement, installation, debug, start-up and operation of plant equipment and projects
• Product Design; utilize software and standards for accurate creation, revision, and organization of documents and distribution controls

You will also get to:

• Apply interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with fellow teammates and achieve common goals
• Work in a hands‑on environment with cross‑functional teams
• Utilize project management skills to develop, manage, and control scope, schedule and cost

We are looking for students who are:

• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• People-centric focus with ability to collaborate with all teammates across the organization
• Strong initiative, work ethic and levels of enthusiasm
• Demonstrated technical aptitude in major of study
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Minimum Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you need…

• To be pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or another applicable major and actively enrolled in an accredited university
• To be junior‑senior level standing with a GPA of at least 3.0
• Completed course work in Computer Aided Design (CAD)/AutoCAD
• To be available to work 40 hours weekly in a 6‑month minimum co‑op assignment
• No other work experience is required. We will teach you everything you need to know!

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

At 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 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.

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.