Bridgestone & Firestone

Project Engineer

Bridgestone & Firestone$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline required; advanced degree preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years related experience or equivalent work experience
  • Practical knowledge of project engineering
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

  • Leads projects of diverse scope with limited supervision
  • Supports continuous improvement and automation activities
  • Prepares project plans, controls, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates
  • Coordinates equipment delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning
  • Monitors project progress and performance against plans
  • Resolves operational problems and minimizes delays
  • Identifies and gathers resources necessary for project completion
  • Prepares engineering standards, designs, and specifications

Benefits

  • Supportive onboarding experience
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Involvement in Corporate Social Responsibility activities
  • Dynamic global work environment
  • Focus on work/life balance and well-being
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusivity
Full Job Description
Job Category

Engineering & Science

Position Summary

This position is located onsite at our Lake Charles, LA facility and relocation assistance is NOT being offered so candidates must live within a commutable distance from Lake Charles, LA or they will not be considered further.

The Project Engineering position focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project. An Experienced Professional position applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. This position must be able to work independently with general supervision and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices. Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex.

Responsibilities
• Leads projects of diverse scope, while working independently with limited supervision
• Supports continuous improvement/automation activities
• Prepares project plans, project controls, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates
• Coordinates order, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of project equipment/services with key stakeholders
• Monitors progress and performance against the project plan
• Takes action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays
• Identifies, develops, and gathers the resources necessary to complete the project
• Prepares engineering standards, designs, and work specifications
• Builds relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

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

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
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