Senior Process Engineer

The Process Engineering position focuses on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised processes. A Senior Professional position applies advanced knowledge of a job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.
Company Overview
Nashville, Tenn.-based 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 (CSR), 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.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities: Leads projects or processes of diverse scope, while working independently with limited supervision. Coaches and reviews the work of lower level professionals. Supports continuous improvement/automation activities. Designs equipment and processes to ensure most efficient and productive operations. Plans sequence of operations and specifies procedures for preparing materials and operating equipment Determines process design by balancing process cost, yield, and material waste considerations Conducts tests throughout all stages of processing to determine control over applicable variables and prevents/solves process problems Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders Other duties as assignedPreferred Qualifications:n/a
Qualifications
Typically requires a 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
Employee Type
Regular : Full time

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