Racing Senior Program Engineer

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Racing Sr. Program Engineer to manage complex tire engineering programs for motorsports, primarily IndyCar and Indy NXT. You will lead cross‑functional teams, develop plans, and drive execution while communicating status to leadership.

The role emphasizes technical mastery, continuous improvement, and collaboration with Nashville Motorsports colleagues. Significant travel is required, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree; 2–3 years with Master's degree equivalence.
• Strong project leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 15 weekends per year to race and test events.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planning and execution of complex tire engineering projects and programs.
• Develop and implement project plans, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and take action to resolve issues and minimize delays.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency and performance.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate project status, challenges, and recommendations to leadership.
• Support the selection of materials, equipment, suppliers, and other project resources as needed.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field

Master's degree in related field

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 CategoryEngineering & SciencePosition SummaryThe Racing Sr. Program Engineer manages complex engineering programs and continuous improvement projects to achieve Bridgestone Motorsports objectives, primarily in the IndyCar and Indy NXT series. This role requires technical mastery, drives project execution, and works closely with cross-functional teams to deliver results. The Sr. Program Engineer influences key decisions, supports continuous improvement efforts, and communicates regularly with Race Tire Engineering Leadership and our Nashville Motorsports colleagues. Extensive travel is required for this position, including weekend travel up to 15 weekends per year.ResponsibilitiesDeliver on the planning and execution of complex tire engineering projects and programs.Develop and implement project plans, schedules, and resource requirements.Monitor project performance, identify risks, and take action to resolve issues and minimize delays.Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency and performance.Demonstrate technical mastery and support engineering standards, specifications, and best practices.Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Communicate project status, challenges, and recommendations to leadership.Support the selection of materials, equipment, suppliers, and other project resources as needed.Perform other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field.Typically requires:4-6 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; OR2-3 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree,Equivalent combination of education and experience.Strong project leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders.Willingness to travel up to 15 weekends per year to race and test events.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.