Senior Tire Testing Engineer

Job Summary

The Tire Testing/Product Engineering position focuses on instrumented objective testing and subjective evaluation of new or existing products. This is a Senior Professional position that 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 or in the Americas Technical Center in Akron, OH. 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!

Responsibilities

• Leads projects or processes of diverse scope, while working independently
• Coaches and reviews the work of lower level professionals
• Sustains 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

Qualifications

• 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

What We Offer

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience
• 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

About the Company

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.