Manager, Tread Design Engineering
Company: Bridgestone America, Inc.
Location: Muscatine
Posted on: May 23, 2023
Job Description:
Manager, Tread Design Engineering page is loaded Manager, Tread
Design Engineering Apply locations Muscatine time type Full time
posted on Posted 7 Days Ago job requisition id 2023_11178 Company
Overview Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you
represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued
teammate who is part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with
Superior Quality." We start by offering each teammate more than
just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance
incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for
full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build
your future. We believe people can only provide superior service
and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole
selves to work and know they are supported. -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're made of. Show us the
smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff.
Because who you are is what we -need. - Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary
of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone
Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a
wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products
to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
Job Category Engineering & Science Position Summary Under the
direction of the Director, Bandag R&D , Bridgestone Mobility
Solutions the position has primary responsibility for managing and
coordinating activities for a staff of tread design engineers. This
position will be a working/ hands on manager position. The position
will be accountable to prioritize, set goals, and execute on the
goals to ensure the team is applying current and new technologies
to develop "best-in-class"/industry leading Bandag retread products
in targeted markets throughout the Americas. Specifically, this
position will be accountable for the geometric aspects of the pre
cured tread products. Responsibilities
- Manages team to apply product design engineering principles to
deliver customer technical/functional specifications, budget
adherence, automation/continuous improvement of processes, and
cost/efficiency requirements
- Conducts various forms of modeling (mathematical, 3D, etc.) to
determine if proposed designs are technically feasible
- Supports and participates in the design, test, modification,
fabrication, and assembly of prototypesPosition is accountable for:
- Prioritizing tread design engineering demand w/ approval from
Director, Bandag R&D, BMS.
- Assigning resources, included self as working manager, and
leveling resources to enable the setting of goals for direct
reports
- Budgeting and tracking non-New Product Process projects
associated with Tread Design, i.e., Applied Research projects
- Providing technical recommendations and options for high
priority new product development, COGS reductions, and applied
research initiatives associated with retread product design.
- Developing high complexity 3D computer models of tread design
and associated tooling using Pro E / Creo 4 or higher
software.
- Collaborating with Global Engineering Services and
Manufacturing Process Team with tooling design requirements and
interface specifications.
- Collaboration with new tire design team to assist in the
optimization of new tire structures for retreading.
- Recommending strategy of developmental tools and technology for
Precured Tread Design engineering within Bridgestone
Americas.Personal Contact/Working Relationships:
- Position requires working with global marketing product
managers in feasibility studies of new products & managing the
projects & resources to deliver within ROI hurdles, quality, & time
boundaries.
- Position must collaborate with internal & external suppliers &
customers.
- Incumbent must possess the written and oral communication
skills necessary to provide senior management personnel with
project status and recommendations.Environment/Working
Conditions:Depending on priorities and schedules the incumbent may
be required to work extended hours (over 45 hours per week).Office
- 85%
Non-Office - Bandag tread production facilities, -Bandag
franchisees production facilities, fleet inspections, 3rd party
suppliers - 15%Estimated Non-Office Travel Breakdown:
Domestic - 95%
International - 5% Minimum Qualifications Associates degree in
engineering or equivalent with 15+ years of tire or retread
development experience required. -OR Bachelor's degree in
mechanical engineering, physics, or industrial technology with 10+
years of product development experience. Demonstrated continuous
effort towards obtaining this degree will be considered.Experience
managing multiple discipline technical projects from concept to
launchPreferred:
- Previous experience managing a staff of product design
engineers
- User of Pro E / Creo 4.0 or higher software
- Design of Experiment (DOE) experience
- Working with a team comprised of international members
- Master's in Business AdministrationBridgestone is proud to be
an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It
is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless
of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or
mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or
local law.Employment EligibilityIf hired, a Form I-9 Employment
Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of
employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for
sponsorship may disqualify you from employment. About Us B ased in
Nashville Tennessee, -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.
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