Plant Engineer

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. Business Unit BAMG - Wilson Management Level Management Job Category Engineering & Science Position Summary We are seeking a Plant Engineering leader like you to join our Wilson, NC Manufacturing facility. In this challenging role, the Plant Engineer provides engineering leadership whereby the facility can efficiently and safely operate all equipment to meet present and future objectives of the plant. You will be on the Senior Management Leadership team and report directly to the Plant Manager. The Plant Engineer leads the Engineering, Maintenance, IT, Powerhouse and Environmental functions within the plant. Your responsibilities will also include equipment installation and maintenance, building expansion, environmental compliance, energy conservation, capital budgets, lockout tag out program including written procedures, training, and compliance. Responsibilities You will manage the engineering function including equipment installation and modification projects, capital improvements including building expansions. Ensure that projects are accomplished in a timely manner, meet required code and specifications, and are within budget, and maintain continuity of operations. You will direct maintenance function striving to achieve zero downtime and minimize production losses while minimizing costs. Provide support to the Operating Departments 24 X 7 through the supervision of staff and clock card personnel in the maintenance department. Maximize equipment life and uptime through effective preventative and predictive maintenance. Plan and co-ordinate plant maintenance shutdowns. Administer the lockout-tagout program including development of energy control procedures, training, equipment modifications, and compliance. You will manage the plant powerhouse through staff and clock card personnel. Ensure required utility services are provided to the plant as needed. Oversee reduction of utility costs through effective energy conservation plans. You will develop and maintain capital and expense budgets that meet the strategic needs of the plant. Ensure budgetary goals are met through effective cost control. Manage headcount for maintenance contractors. Ensure that IT systems including computer hardware, software, and systems integration meet the strategic needs of the plant and are cost effective. Administer the environmental compliance function through the supervision of and Environmental Engineer and Environmental technician. Ensure compliance with air, water, and waste regulations. Champion projects and initiatives to maintain a leadership position in the environmental arena. Co-ordinate with the Store Room Manager to ensure adequate parts and equipment are available to maintain continuity of operations, while minimizing the required level of MRO and associated costs. Participate as a member of the senior plant leadership team to develop and implement strategic planning to maintain the plant's leadership position within the company. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline; Master’s degree is preferred. 10+ years management expertise in manufacturing functions not limited to construction, installation, expansion, upgrades, overall facilities maintenance and security. Demonstrated TPM and/or Integrated Work System (IWS) experience, with depth in pillars such as Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, loss elimination, and daily management, ideally applied in a shop‑floor environment rather than as a rollout project. Heavy, asset‑intensive manufacturing exposure (automotive, metals - steel, chemical, oil & gas, or similarly capital‑heavy environments) where uptime, safety, and disciplined maintenance execution are critical to business performance. Preference for candidates with expertise in mechanical engineering systems within a manufacturing/production and facilities environment. A strong passion for machine reliability, equipment health, and base condition discipline, with clear examples of moving organizations from reactive maintenance to planned and predictive strategies. Proven capability in capital deployment and lifecycle equipment management, including translating reliability insights into smart CAPEX decisions and long‑term asset strategies. A clear track record as a change agent. Someone who has led cultural transformation, built operator ownership of equipment, and reshaped maintenance and engineering behaviors through influence, consistency, and on‑the‑floor leadership. High energy, visible, and resilient leadership style, comfortable spending time on the shop floor, challenging legacy mindsets, and actively coaching teams through change. Must possess a thorough understanding of a highly technical, highly automated and integrated production system. Knowledge of rubber manufacturing processes and associated equipment is highly preferred. Must have strong analytical skills with the ability to develop and implement layout, plans, and implementation for various projects. Must have strong skills in financial management and strategic plan. Must possess a thorough understanding of applicable codes, regulations, specifications and laws relating to maintenance, engineering, safety and health, equipment design, and environment compliance. 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. A diverse and inclusive team. Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr