Senior Tire Testing Engineer

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Fort Stockton, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Corporate social responsibility

Global, dynamic work environment

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Tire Testing Engineer at our Texas Proving Grounds near Fort Stockton. You will lead instrumented objective testing and subjective evaluation of tire products, applying engineering principles to ride, handling and NVH tests.

The role requires at least 5 years of related experience with a BS degree (BSME/BSEE preferred); relocation assistance is offered and sponsorship is not available. Travel up to 30–50% may be required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

• Leads projects or processes of diverse scope, while working independently
• Coaches and reviews the work of lower level professionals
• Supports continuous improvement activities
• Applies engineering principles to execute subjective and objective Ride, Handling and NVH tests
• Executes subjective and objective testing of prototypes
• Executes the development and use of data acquisition systems in support of objective evaluations
• Establishes solid relationships through strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Captures institutional knowledge
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Ride & NVH testing knowledge

Project leadership

Education

BSME/BSEE or equivalent

Tools

Data acquisition systems

NVH testing equipment

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

Engineering & Science

Position Summary

The Senior Tire Testing Engineering position focuses on instrumented objective testing and subjective evaluation of new or existing tire products. The ideal candidate for this role will have a passion for all things automotive. A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering would be preferred but is not required. ASE certification would be a plus!

A Senior Professional position applies advanced knowledge of a job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. This position must be able to work independently and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

This position is based at our Texas Proving Grounds location near Fort Stockton, Texas. Travel is a critical part of this role and could be required up to 30-50%. Domestic and International travel may be required so having a US Passport is required! Relocation assistance is being offered for the right candidate. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Responsibilities

• Leads projects or processes of diverse scope, while working independently
• Coaches and reviews the work of lower level professionals
• Supports continuous improvement activities
• Applies engineering principles to execute subjective and objective Ride, Handling and NVH tests
• Executes subjective and objective testing of prototypes
• Executes the development and use of data acquisition systems in support of objective evaluations
• Establishes solid relationships through strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Captures institutional knowledge
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Degree (BSME/BSEE)

Strong interest or experience in automotive industry

Experience with vehicle or automotive component testing including NVH and signal processing

Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience

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

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• 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.

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.