Lead Electrical Engineer

Company Overview**

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a Bridgestone West strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

**Job Category**

Engineering & Science

**Position Summary**

We are seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer like you to join our amazing Muscatine, IA manufacturing plant. This position is onsite in Muscatine, IA even though it is posted nationwide, this candidate must be willing to live in or near the Muscatine, IA area. Full Relocation Assistance is being offered! We are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

You will provide engineering services and support to the global commercial dealer systems operations through evaluation, analysis, design, supervision, upgrading and installation of equipment, controls, power distribution and process systems. The teammate is a source of knowledge and expertise on global commercial dealer equipment. The teammate is also proficient in electrical risk prevention systems and the control systems on all commercial dealer equipment. Geographic area of responsibility includes operations in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, South America and North America. Allen Bradley or comparable PLC experience is strongly desired and would be a huge plus!

At Bridgestone Americas we value Diversity. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals, and teams. We are creating a workplace that fosters a culture of acceptance where you are free to be your true self because what we need is who you are. We offer a variety of experiences to help you build the career that matters to you. Apply and join one of our teams to begin a career at Bridgestone Americas. Trust your talent; trust the journey. Be Bridgestone.

**Responsibilities**

Principle Accountabilities & Duties

1. Engineering design, development, installation and support

+ Designs, develops, and installs new machine control and power systems for the global commercial dealer systems equipment.

+ Proposes new programs to keep equipment and processes technologically advanced and leading the industry in product quality, productivity, energy efficiency, environmental responsibility and safety.

+ Ensures standardization of control systems and components is maintained.

+ Evaluates existing processes and equipment and recommends modifications and refinements resulting in cost savings, quality and safety improvements.

+ Interfaces with the commercial dealer systems operation, global PCT manufacturing plants, tread and mold design group and corporate marketing during new equipment development feasibility studies.

+ Makes informed recommendations for additions and modifications to new and existing equipment required for manufacturing.

2. Project Management

+ Responsible for reaching agreement with customer on cost, schedule and functionality for each new project.

+ Plans, organizes and controls major projects.

+ Responsible for meeting project goals on cost, schedule and functionality.

+ Handles multiple projects simultaneously.

+ Coordinates the efforts of other engineers, technicians and contractors.

+ Responsible for coaching/mentoring other engineers and technicians.

3. Consulting and Communications

+ Relates plan of operations and establishes priorities for projects.

+ Visits the global commercial franchised dealers to study processes, consult with personnel and make recommendations.

+ Represents the company in contacts with outside suppliers of equipment, services and systems.

+ Serves as technical expert/resource to the Technical Support Group and Technical Support Representatives for the commercial dealer systems and provides field support.

+ Conveys information to dealers on equipment or process improvements in all areas.

4. Maintenance of Expertise

+ Develop and maintain reference documents, technical work instructions and forms in the QMS system.

+ Attends trade shows, technical seminars, and reads technical publications to keep abreast of the latest technology.

+ Provides training to other engineers.

5. Technology Development

+ Uses experience, knowledge, and creativity to implement ideas for technology development.

Decision Making and Responsibility

+ Management of dealer equipment projects to meet time and budget commitments.

+ Development and design of global dealer equipment control systems.

+ Makes recommendations to corporate management regarding appropriate goals for projects.

+ Once project goals are established, act independently with little assistance, to achieve those goals.

+ Collaboration within GES is required with the mechanical design engineering team, project engineering team and the process engineering team to make decisions regarding machine hardware and manufacturing processes.

+ Collaboration outside of GES is required with Marketing, Sales, Legal, IT, Finance, Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain and Production Control.

Work Environment and Occupational Demands

+ Teammate must be willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% to support the global dealer systems.

+ Teammate must be willing to work extended hours as needed to achieve company goals.

+ Teammate communicates with staff engineers, plant engineers, plant managers, directors and executive directors from North America, Asia, South America, Australia, Africa and Europe on a regular basis.

+ Position may require extensive periods of onsite time at any given global dealer location.

**Minimum Qualifications**

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelors degree; or 6 years and a masters degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent work experience.

**At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be**

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self 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. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. 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.

+ A diverse and inclusive team.

_Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity 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 Eligibility**

If 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.