Senior Materials Engineer

Company Overview

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Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Job Category Engineering & Science

Position Summary The Applied Research position focuses on scientific research, test method development and testing of new products, and advanced materials. A senior Professional position applies advanced knowledge of a job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities:

• Execute material compounding projects to meet compound technology roadmap commitments on time and on schedule
• Develop new compounding strategies based on new raw material application rule sets

General Responsibilities:

• Leads projects or processes of diverse scope, while working independently with limited supervision
• Coaches and reviews the work of lower level professionals
• Supports continuous improvement/automation activities
• Researches potential new technologies, products and test method development by developing and testing theories on the physical, chemical and/or biological properties of materials and ingredients under various conditions
• Devises research methods, prepares technical specifications, and specifies laboratory test equipment and processes
• Makes recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials
• May participate in intellectual property evaluations and development of patent applications
• Coordinates pilot-plant or initial production runs on new products or processes
• Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Creation and management of institutional knowledge
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 2 years and a master’s degree; or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related technical degree
• Experience in materials development, compound development, or product formulation

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Employment Eligibility

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