Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

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

Management Level

Engineering & Science

We are seeking an Industrial Engineer to join our team in the Wilson, NC plant.

In this role, the Industrial Engineer will analyze and develop work measurement and productivity controls for production departments. Assist with analyzing manufacturing process and machinery for increased efficiency, safety and quality. Prepare detailed cost analysis on labor and methods. Analyze production ticket forecasts and operating efficiency, overtime, staffing & machine utilization. In addition the position requires the ability to learn the production process and equipment in assigned areas. Will communicate with production operators, technicians, finance, leadership, corporate support groups, and counterparts in other production facilities.

Leads projects or processes of diverse scope, while working independently with limited supervision

Establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel

Conducts cost/inventory/production control and human factors studies to develop and implement plans for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods

Assists manufacturing plant/facilities engineers with facility planning and design

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and a minimum of 2 years of related experience.

Experience in database management tools is a plus, such as advanced MS software, Power BI, tableau, and experience in any programing software language.

Experience in a manufacturing environment

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. 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; The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.

It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to 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.

Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.