Senior Mechanical Engineer: Systems & Safety Leadership

Bridgestone Americas; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Mentorship and growth opportunities

CSR activities

Global manufacturing environment

Work/life effectiveness programs

Inclusive team culture

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, located in Wilson, North Carolina, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team at the Wilson plant. The role focuses on designing, developing, and implementing mechanical products and systems for production, including safety-critical components and safety systems.

The ideal candidate will bring advanced knowledge in mechanical design, CAD, and cross-functional collaboration to drive projects from concept through FAT, commissioning, and daily operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in mechanical design or manufacturing.
• Experience designing mechanical safety systems/barriers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Safety Design Process: Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Dynamic Safety Testing, and Validation of Safety Systems.
• Contractor Oversight of Technical Trades: Ensure Quality of Workmanship and Adherence to Plant/Industry Safety Rules Compliance.
• Project Management: Design/Develop Project Scope, Budget, Feasibility, Procurement (RFQs, SAP), Installation & Testing, Documentation for Maintenance.

Skills

CAD

Project Management

Safety Systems

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

3D CAD (SolidWorks/Creo)

SAP

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, located in Wilson, North Carolina, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team at the Wilson plant. The role focuses on designing, developing, and implementing mechanical products and systems for production, including safety-critical components and safety systems.

The ideal candidate will bring advanced knowledge in mechanical design, CAD, and cross-functional collaboration to drive projects from concept through FAT, commissioning, and daily operation.