Product Design Engineer

Bridgestone Americas; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Akron, OH is seeking an entry-level Product Design Engineer to support 3D CAD models and engineering drawings for virtual tire development, performance analysis, and mold tooling creation.

You will leverage PTC Creo to develop intelligent digital definitions and help drive innovation in the tire development process. Join a cross-functional team, grow Creo mastery, and contribute to modeling best practices while learning from highly skilled Creo users in our regular

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with CREO modeling or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop best in class, fully robust, parametric CAD models driven through equations and logic.
• Interact with cross-functional team to analyze and predict tire tread performance using in-house tools and FEA software.
• Contribute to refining and optimizing modeling best practices.
• Learn from highly skilled Creo users in regular training sessions.
• Work with a motivated team and grow your Creo mastery.
• Mentor others within Bridgestone as you grow.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CREO

Job description

Americas Technology Center

Full time

2026_21405

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

This is an entry-level, Product Design Engineer that plays a critical role in supporting the on-time delivery of 3D CAD models and engineering drawings used for virtual tire development, performance analysis, and mold tooling creation. You will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you'll leverage advanced PTC Creo modeling techniques to develop intelligent digital product definitions and help drive innovation across the tire development process.

Responsibilities

• -Develop best in class, fully robust, parametric CAD models that are driven through equations, relations, and logic-based programming
• -Interact with a cross functional development team to define, analyze, and predict tire tread performance using our in-house developed tools, and FEA software
• -Be an active contributor in developing, refining, and optimizing our modeling best practices
• -Learn new ways of doing things from some of the most highly skilled Creo users in the area in our regular training sessions
• -Work with a highly motivated, and supportive team
• -Grow your skill set, develop PTC Creo mastery, and become a mentor to others within Bridgestone.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent work experience

Experience with CREO modeling or equivalent is preferred

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.