Racing Senior Program Engineer

Bridgestone America, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding support

Mentorship program

CSR activities

Global environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville is seeking a Sr. Program Engineer to manage complex tire engineering programs for Motorsports, including IndyCar and Indy NXT. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive project execution, and communicate with leadership while traveling up to 15 race weekends per year.

The role requires a mechanical engineering background, strong leadership, and a passion for performance engineering in a global, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field.
• Strong project leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel up to weekends per year (15 weekends).

Responsibilities

• Deliver planning and execution of complex tire engineering projects.
• Develop and implement project plans, schedules, and resource needs.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, and resolve issues to minimize delays.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

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 & Position Summary

Engineering & Science

The 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 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 Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field.
• Typically requires: 4-6 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; OR 2-3 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 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

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Location

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.