Bridgestone & Firestone

Senior Industrial Engineer

Bridgestone & Firestone$80K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Industrial Engineering
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering
  • Experience with advanced MS software, Power BI, and Tableau is a plus
  • Familiarity with programming software languages is beneficial

Responsibilities

  • Leads diverse projects with minimal supervision
  • Coaches junior Industrial Engineers and co-ops
  • Supports continuous improvement and automation initiatives
  • Establishes optimized methods for production facility and personnel utilization
  • Conducts cost, inventory, and production studies for operational plans
  • Assists in facility planning and design efforts
  • Fosters relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities from experienced engineers
  • Engagement in high-impact projects that drive company efficiency
  • Access to advanced software tools and training
  • Dynamic team environment encouraging collaboration and innovation
Full Job Description
Business Unit
BAMG - Wilson

Management Level
Individual Contributor

Job Category
Engineering & Science

Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Industrial Eng. to join our team in the Wilson, NC plant.

In this role, the Senior 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. This 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.

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

  • Coaches and reviews the work of lower level Industrial Engineers and co-ops

  • Supports continuous improvement/automation activities

  • 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

  • Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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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