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(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.\nBusiness Unit\nBAMG - WilsonManagement Level\nIndividual ContributorJob Category\nEngineering & SciencePosition Summary\nIf you're looking for a rewarding career opportunity with an industry leading organization, bring your experience and motivated attitude to Bridgestone Americas. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in the Wilson, NC plant.This facility produces a variety of tires including passenger radial, light truck radial tread, and run-flat tires. More than 1,600 teammates work in this 2.67 million square foot facility, which is the largest manufacturing facility within Bridgestone Americas.\nIn this role, the Sr Mechanical Engineer will research, plan, design, develop, and implement/install mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. As a Senior Professional you will apply advanced knowledge of a job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.\n Responsibilities\nResponsible for Safety Design Process: Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Dynamic Safety Testing, and Validation of Safety Systems.\n\nContractor Oversight of Technical Trades: Ensure Quality of Workmanship and Adherence to Plant/Industry Safety Rules Compliance.\n\nProject Management: Design/Develop Project Scope, Project Budget, Project Justification/Feasibility, Funds Request/Project Documents Preparation, Procurement (RFQs, SAP Ordering/Budget Tracking), Installation & Testing, Equipment Release to Production, & Verification of Project Closing (Documentation for Maintenance, Stock Item Request, & Lessons Learned)\n\nWork with cross functional team to understand scope, functional specifications, and design requirements.\n\nDesign mechanical safety systems/barriers - provide CAD (3D) drawings of designs\n\nAssist CFT with understanding designs, safety impact, workflow, productivity, etc.\n\nDevelop Bill of Materials for scope of supply required on the project and works with vendors to acquire.\n\nWork with maintenance, production, and engineering to resolve problems relating to mechanical systems\n\nRank reduction and improve reliability of mechanical systems\n\nProvide quality system processes such as checking the work of others, following standard procedures, and ensuring compliance to codes and standards.\n\nLead hardware assembly and fabrication.\n\nDesign, plan, fabricate and install pneumatic, hydraulic & conveying systems.\n\nProviding cross functional team direction of checkout, commissioning, and reliability activates\n\nCommunicate with CFT and management regarding project status.\n\nCoordinate with other engineering disciplines and departments to ensure success.\n\nEstimate system design, material, installation, checkout, commissioning, and activation of projects.\n\nPlan labor resources and scheduling project milestones to ensure project completion within technical scope, budget, and schedule.\n\nDevelop proposals to capture future work on existing lines.\n\nLead mechanical projects through all phases to include design, fabrication, implementation, testing (FAT), commissioning, and daily operation.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\nTypically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree\nAt Bridgestone, you are Free to Be\nWe 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.\nWhat we offer\nAt 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:\nA supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.\nThe opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.\nCorporate Social Responsibility activities.\nA truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.\nAgility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.\nAn effective and inclusive team.\nBridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to 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.\nEmployment Eligibility\nIf hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. 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