Tread compound process development engineer

Bridgestone; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tire manufacturer is seeking a Tread Compound Process Development Engineer to lead activities related to new materials and processes in tire production. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, strong knowledge in macromolecular chemistry, and experience in the rubber field. This hybrid position offers opportunity for growth and a diverse work environment focused on innovation.

Benefits

Supportive onboarding experience

Training and mentorship

Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Diverse and inclusive team

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the rubber field is nice to have.
• Very good knowledge of rheology is required.
• Basic knowledge of tire performance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities related to new material/process technologies.
• Cooperate with engineering to define machinery specifications.
• Optimize performance and processability of tread compounds.

Skills

Relevant knowledge of macromolecular chemistry

Fluency in English

Problem solving

Working under pressure

Education

Master's degree or other certification

Tools

MS Office package

Job description

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Tread compound process development engineer

POSITION SNAPSHOT

Type of work: Hybrid

Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location:

ROMA, IT

ABOUT US

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Purpose

You will:

Lead activity in EMEA plant related to new material/ process technologies in mixing & material preparation area mainly related to tread compounds

Cooperate with material/ tire development during design and validation of material and process technologies mainly related to tread compounds

Responsibilities:

New process, new materials and new tire construction feasibility study in manufacturing plants (PSR and TBR)

Definition of process requirements or process upgrades in mixing and material preparation (PSR and TBR)

Cooperation with engineering function in definition of machinery specification and machine and process qualification

Cooperate in new Compounds formulae definition for optimization of performance and processability / productivity balance (PSR and TBR)

Release of new processes and new materials technologies in mass production

Quality optimization (variability reduction) and troubleshooting in mixing area

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education, Master, other certification:

Experience (years):

Previous experience in rubber field is nice to have

Technical Skills:

Relevant knowledge of macromolecular chemistry

Relevant knowledge of rheology

Relevant knowledge of rubber materials

Basic knowledge of rubber processing

Basic knowledge of tire performance

Very good MS Office package knowledge

Languages Skills:

Fluency in English

Spanish is a nice to have

Soft/Behavioral Skills:

Problem solving

Working under pressure

Willing to accept challenges

WHAT WE OFFER

At Bridgestone, what really matter 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 payment; 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.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.