Bridgestone & Firestone

Industrial Engineer

Bridgestone & Firestone$66K — $102K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong understanding of production processes and facility design principles.
  • Experience with cost/inventory/production control and human factors studies.
  • Ability to work under supervision and follow detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to projects with limited scope while receiving guidance from senior professionals.
  • Optimize production facility utilization and personnel workflows.
  • Conduct studies to improve cost, inventory, and production control systems.
  • Support facility planning and design efforts alongside plant engineers.
  • Assist in establishing safety measures and training programs for plant staff.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive onboarding process for a smooth transition.
  • Opportunities for professional development through training and mentorship.
  • Engagement in Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
  • Dynamic and diverse work environment.
  • Promotion of work/life balance and overall well-being.
Full Job Description
Business Unit

BAMG - Bloomington

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Job Category

Engineering & Science

Position Summary

If you're looking for a rewarding career opportunity with an industry leading organization, bring your experience and motivated attitude to Bridgestone Americas. We are seeking an Industrial Engineer to join our team in the Bloomington, Illinois plant.

This facility is owned and operated by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations and has produced Off-The-Road tires for mining and construction applications since August 1965. More than 420 teammates work in this 82-acre site with a 695,000 sq. ft. facility

The Industrial Engineering position focuses on optimizing the interconnected components of a manufacturing system (e.g., plant location, personnel work flow/ergonomics, materials logistics, production process sequence, and equipment layouts, etc.). The Professional position will apply broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education and must be able to explain facts, policies and practices related to the job area. Work is closely supervised. Problems faced are not typically difficult or complex.

Pay Range: $66,200.00 - $102,600.00

Responsibilities

  • Works on problems of limited scope and contributes on projects or processes while receiving detailed instructions from higher level professionals.
  • 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.
  • May assist in establishing accident prevention measures and managing production operations training programs for plant personnel.


Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

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.

About Bridgestone & Firestone

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The Bridgestone Americas family of companies also operates the world's largest chain of automotive tire and service centers. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility commitment, Our Way to Serve, Bridgestone embraces its responsibility as a global leader by striving to improve the way people move, live, work and play.
Learn more about Bridgestone & Firestone
Size
135,636 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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