Bridgestone & Firestone

Senior Project Engineer

Bridgestone & Firestone$95K — $115K *
Akron, OH 44312In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or related discipline.
  • 5-7 years of relevant project engineering or chemical plant operations experience.
  • Proven experience managing capital projects and leading teams.
  • Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.
  • Familiarity with process control systems and contractor oversight.

Responsibilities

  • Manage medium-sized capital projects from concept to commissioning.
  • Provide technical guidance for large-scale capital projects.
  • Design and optimize process equipment for safety and efficiency.
  • Lead engineering for key safety and process systems.
  • Oversee improvements in distributed control systems and automation.
  • Ensure contractor compliance with safety requirements and standards.
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships through effective communication.

Benefits

  • Engaging onboarding to support smooth team integration.
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
  • Participation in corporate social responsibility activities.
  • A dynamic and globally challenging work environment.
  • Support for work/life balance and overall well-being.
  • An inclusive and supportive team culture.
Full Job Description
Business Unit
BSA - Product Development

Job Category
Engineering & Science

Position Summary
The Senior Project Engineer provides technical leadership for the design, development, and implementation of new and improved pilot-scale polymer production processes and infrastructure upgrades through capital projects. This role applies advanced engineering expertise and project management skills to address complex technical and operational challenges, support continuous improvement, and mentor less experienced engineers. The position works with a high degree of autonomy, influences strategic decisions, and collaborates across operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Manage medium-sized capital projects from concept through commissioning, including scope development, budgeting, engineering design, procurement, contractor management, startup support, and closeout.
  • Provide technical guidance on large-scale capital projects as an engineering resource and mentor.
  • Design, optimize, and troubleshoot process equipment and manufacturing systems to improve safety, reliability, productivity, environmental performance, and cost efficiency.
  • Lead engineering efforts for sizing, specifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and replacing critical equipment, including pressure relief devices and other process safety systems, while supporting new installations.
  • Oversee DCS and process control improvements, including control strategy development, system modifications, and automation initiatives.
  • Provide daily contractor oversight to ensure compliance with site safety requirements, work permits, and applicable standards.
  • Build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships through effective communication, collaboration, and negotiation.
  • Support compliance activities related to Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Plan (RMP), and Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP).
  • Contribute to site strategic capital planning by providing engineering recommendations that support long-term business objectives, capital investments, and operational improvements.
  • Promote a culture of safety, reliability, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.

  • Desired qualifications:
    • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
    • 6+ years of relevant experience in project engineering, manufacturing, or chemical plant operations.
    • Experience managing capital projects and leading cross-functional teams.
    • Working knowledge of PSM/RMP requirements and applicable engineering codes and standards.
    • Ability to lead technical initiatives, influence stakeholders, and mentor developing engineers.
    • Experience with process control systems, reliability improvement, and contractor oversight.
    • Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills.

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be


We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves 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. 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.
  • An effective 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
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135,636 employees
Industry
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