Senior Project Engineer – Automation & Process Improvement

Bridgestone Americas; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding support

Mentorship program

CSR activities

Global work environment

Inclusive team

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas seeks a Project Engineer to design, communicate, and implement an operational plan for engineering-based projects at Lake Charles, LA. Senior professionals with experience in controls and DCS systems are preferred and will lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact projects.

The role emphasizes independent work, process improvement, and rigorous project management across safety, quality, and cost objectives in a world-class facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years with a master's; or PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leads projects or processes of diverse scope with limited supervision.
• Coaches and reviews the work of lower level professionals.
• Supports continuous improvement/automation activities.
• Prepares project plans, controls, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates for deliverables.
• Monitors progress against the project plan and resolves operational delays.
• Gathers resources and coordinates external contractors as needed.
• Develops engineering standards and project documentation.

Skills

Project leadership

Engineering design

Controls & DCS systems

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Bridgestone Americas seeks a Project Engineer to design, communicate, and implement an operational plan for engineering-based projects at Lake Charles, LA. Senior professionals with experience in controls and DCS systems are preferred and will lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact projects.

The role emphasizes independent work, process improvement, and rigorous project management across safety, quality, and cost objectives in a world-class facility.