Senior Project Engineer
Crosslinked · Akron, OH · 1 mo ago
Engineering$95k–$115k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually we need to use headings for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info. Remove boilerplate like EEO, navigation, etc. Also remove duplicated lines, application instructions.
We need to parse the posting.
Key content:
Company Overview: description of PEPC, location, etc.
Business Unit: BSA - Product Development
Job Category: Engineering & Science
Position Summary: description of role.
Responsibilities: list of responsibilities (multiple bullet points). Should be
- .
Minimum Qualifications: bullet list of qualifications.
Desired qualifications: bullet list.
At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be ... (culture statement) maybe part of Benefits? Could be considered Benefits? Not exactly. Might be part of "What we offer" section: includes supportive onboarding, training, CSR, global environment, agility, inclusive team. Those are benefits.
Also "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." That's a mission statement.
We need to decide sections: About the role (maybe combine Company Overview, Business Unit, Job Category, Position Summary). Responsibilities (list). Requirements (maybe Minimum Qualifications). Qualifications (maybe Desired qualifications). Skills (maybe from desired qualifications: communication, leadership, problem-solving, project management). Benefits (What we offer). Pay: not specified (no salary). So we should NOT include Pay section because no specific pay. Schedule: not specified (full-time mentioned but that's type). The posting says "Full-time" under Type. That could be schedule info. It says "On-site" and "Full-time". So we could include Schedule section with "Full-time, On-site". However the rule: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state Full-time (type) and On-site (work arrangement). So we can include Schedule section with that info. Benefits: we have "What we offer" details. So include Benefits.
Pay: not specified, so omit.
Now we need to ensure we don't include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We need to preserve all substantive info. Let's extract.
Company Overview paragraph: "Polymer Engineering Pilot Center (PEPC). PEPC provides advanced research and testing technologies for product and process development, continuing to leverage Firestone's rich industry heritage to provide outstanding product quality and develop polymers for next-generation applications. The plant is located on a 35-acre site and produces MT quantities of baled products for testing. Our polymer engineering facilities in Akron work closely with Bridgestone's global facilities to develop the latest in tire polymer technologies. We are a part of the Akron Complex and participate in all Akron-based community activities."
Business Unit: "BSA - Product Development"
Job Category: "Engineering & Science"
Position Summary: "The Senior Project Engineer provides technical leadership for the design, development, and implementation of new and improved pilot-scale polymer production processes and infrastructure upgrades through capital projects. This role applies advanced engineering expertise and project management skills to address complex technical and operational challenges, support continuous improvement, and mentor less experienced engineers. The position works with a high degree of autonomy, influences strategic decisions, and collaborates across operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams."
Responsibilities list: each bullet.
Let's list them:
- Manage medium-sized capital projects from concept through commissioning, including scope development, budgeting, engineering design, procurement, contractor management, startup support, and closeout.
- Provide technical guidance on large-scale capital projects as an engineering resource and mentor.
- Design, optimize, and troubleshoot process equipment and manufacturing systems to improve safety, reliability, productivity, environmental performance, and cost efficiency.
- Lead engineering efforts for sizing, specifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and replacing critical equipment, including pressure relief devices and other process safety systems, while supporting new installations.
- Oversee DCS and process control improvements, including control strategy development, system modifications, and automation initiatives.
- Provide daily contractor oversight to ensure compliance with site safety requirements, work permits, and applicable standards.
- Build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships through effective communication, collaboration, and negotiation.
- Support compliance activities related to Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Plan (RMP), and Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP).
- Contribute to site strategic capital planning by providing engineering recommendations that support long-term business objectives, capital investments, and operational improvements.
- Promote a culture of safety, reliability, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications: "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."
Desired qualifications bullet list:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 6+ years of relevant experience in project engineering, manufacturing, or chemical plant operations.
- Experience managing capital projects and leading cross-functional teams.
- Working knowledge of PSM/RMP requirements and applicable engineering codes and standards.
- Ability to lead technical initiatives, influence stakeholders, and mentor developing engineers.
- Experience with process control systems, reliability improvement, and contractor oversight.
- Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills.
At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be ... (culture statement) maybe part of Benefits or separate? Could be part of Benefits as "inclusive culture". We'll incorporate into Benefits.
What we offer: list:
- 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.
Also mission statement: "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:" then the list.
We can incorporate that as part of Benefits intro.
Now schedule: "On-site" and "Full-time". So schedule section: "Full-time, On-site".
Now we need headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Schedule.
We need to decide what goes where.
About the role: could include Company Overview, Business Unit, Job Category, Position Summary.
Requirements: Minimum Qualifications.
Qualifications: Desired qualifications.
Skills: maybe the skills bullet list (communication, leadership, problem-solving, project management). But those are also in desired qualifications. Could split: Qualifications = education/experience; Skills = soft skills. However we have limited content; we could combine desired qualifications into Qualifications and maybe Skills separate for the soft skills.
But we must not create thin sections. Better to have fewer substantive sections. Perhaps we combine Requirements (minimum qualifications) and Qualifications (desired) into one "Requirements" section? But the instruction says use headings for those categories if content exists. We can have both Requirements and Qualifications if they have distinct content.
Let's see: Minimum Qualifications is a paragraph. Desired qualifications is a bullet list. Both are substantive. So we can have Requirements (minimum) and Qualifications (desired). Skills: we could extract the soft skills from desired qualifications: "Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills." That's a skill set. Could be a Skills section.
Benefits: the "What we offer" list plus culture statement.
Schedule: Full-time, On-site.
Now we need to ensure we don't repeat info.
Let's craft HTML.
We'll start with
About the role
thencontaining company overview, business unit, job category, position summary combined maybe as multiple paragraphs? Could be multiple
but we can combine into one paragraph with sentences. Better to separate: maybe multiple
for readability but not required. We'll keep each distinct piece as its own
. Thus:
About the role
Polymer Engineering Pilot Center (PEPC). PEPC provides advanced research and testing technologies for product and process development, continuing to leverage Firestone's rich industry heritage to provide outstanding product quality and develop polymers for next-generation applications. The plant is located on a 35-acre site and produces MT quantities of baled products for testing. Our polymer engineering facilities in Akron work closely with Bridgestone's global facilities to develop the latest in tire polymer technologies. We are a part of the Akron Complex and participate in all Akron-based community activities.
Business Unit: BSA - Product Development
Job Category: Engineering & Science
The Senior Project Engineer provides technical leadership for the design, development, and implementation of new and improved pilot-scale polymer production processes and infrastructure upgrades through capital projects. This role applies advanced engineering expertise and project management skills to address complex technical and operational challenges, support continuous improvement, and mentor less experienced engineers. The position works with a high degree of autonomy, influences strategic decisions, and collaborates across operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams.
Then Responsibilities:Responsibilities
- Manage medium-sized capital projects from concept through commissioning, including scope development, budgeting, engineering design, procurement, contractor management, startup support, and closeout.
- Provide technical guidance on large-scale capital projects as an engineering resource and mentor.
- Design, optimize, and troubleshoot process equipment and manufacturing systems to improve safety, reliability, productivity, environmental performance, and cost efficiency.
- Lead engineering efforts for sizing, specifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and replacing critical equipment, including pressure relief devices and other process safety systems, while supporting new installations.
- Oversee DCS and process control improvements, including control strategy development, system modifications, and automation initiatives.
- Provide daily contractor oversight to ensure compliance with site safety requirements, work permits, and applicable standards.
- Build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships through effective communication, collaboration, and negotiation.
- Support compliance activities related to Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Plan (RMP), and Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP).
- Contribute to site strategic capital planning by providing engineering recommendations that support long-term business objectives, capital investments, and operational improvements.
- Promote a culture of safety, reliability, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
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.
Qualifications (desired):Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 6+ years of relevant experience in project engineering, manufacturing, or chemical plant operations.
- Experience managing capital projects and leading cross-functional teams.
- Working knowledge of PSM/RMP requirements and applicable engineering codes and standards.
- Ability to lead technical initiatives, influence stakeholders, and mentor developing engineers.
- Experience with process control systems, reliability improvement, and contractor oversight.
- Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills.