Chemical Engineer jobs in Akron, OH

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.

• Manage daily operational activities including hands on equipment operation and troubleshooting
• Manage line driven safety program for assigned area
• Manage procedures including standard operating procedures and energy control plans for assigned area
• Maintain operations schedule, operations tracking system, and track productivity metrics
• Supports continuous improvement/optimization activities including ownership of minor capital projects and support of larger projects
• Supports equipment reliability through efforts including, SPC control, preventative maintanence, and vendor service relationships
• Designs equipment and processes to ensure most efficient and productive operations
• 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
• Works on process problems of limited scope and assists with projects or processes while receiving general instructions from more senior professionals
• Interacts with DCS systems including minor modifications and upgrades

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Chemical engineering or a related engineering field

Preferred: Experience working in an R&D or lab setting through co-op, internship, or school experiences

Interest in control programming and/or robotics/automation

Bridgestone 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 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.