Senior Polymer Process & Project Engineer

Bridgestone Americas; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Mentorship opportunities

CSR activities

Global, dynamic work environment

Work-life balance initiatives

Inclusive team culture

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead capital projects from concept to commissioning at the Akron facility. You will guide design, procurement, contractor oversight and startup activities, ensuring safety, reliability and cost efficiency across manufacturing systems.

The role requires strong engineering expertise, effective collaboration with operations, maintenance and leadership, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and capital planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or related field.
• 6+ years in project engineering, manufacturing, or chemical plant operations.
• Experience managing capital projects and leading cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of PSM/RMP requirements and applicable codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage medium-sized capital projects from concept through commissioning.
• Provide technical guidance on large-scale capital projects and mentor engineers.
• Design, optimize, and troubleshoot equipment and systems for safety, reliability and cost efficiency.
• Lead DCS and process control improvements and automation initiatives.
• Oversee contractor oversight and ensure site safety compliance.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders through communication and negotiation.
• Support compliance activities related to PSM, RMP, and RAGAGEP.

Skills

Capital project management

Engineering leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

PSM/RMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical/ mechanical engineering

Tools

Process control systems

Reliability improvement

Job description

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead capital projects from concept to commissioning at the Akron facility. You will guide design, procurement, contractor oversight and startup activities, ensuring safety, reliability and cost efficiency across manufacturing systems.

The role requires strong engineering expertise, effective collaboration with operations, maintenance and leadership, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and capital planning.