Senior Materials Engineer, R&D & Testing

Bridgestone Americas; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding and mentorship program

Training and professional growth

Corporate social responsibility

Global, dynamic work environment

Work-life balance initiatives

Inclusive team culture

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. at the Americas Technology Center is seeking a Lead Materials Engineer for scientific research, test method development and testing of new products and advanced materials. The role requires guiding large projects with limited oversight and mentoring junior staff.

The position emphasizes development of operational plans, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and evaluating new technologies, test methods, and equipment to advance Bridgestone materials capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

• Leads large projects or processes of complex scope, with limited oversight from manager
• Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals
• Assists in the development of operational plan and implements for areas of assigned responsibilities
• Researches potential new technologies, products and test method development by developing and testing theories on the physical, chemical and/or biological properties of materials and ingredients under various conditions
• Devise research methods, prepare technical specifications, and specify laboratory test equipment and processes
• Make recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials
• Coordinate pilot-plant or initial production runs on new products or processes
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. at the Americas Technology Center is seeking a Lead Materials Engineer for scientific research, test method development and testing of new products and advanced materials. The role requires guiding large projects with limited oversight and mentoring junior staff.

The position emphasizes development of operational plans, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and evaluating new technologies, test methods, and equipment to advance Bridgestone materials capabilities.