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.  

• Interact with a cross functional development team to define, analyze, and predict tire tread performance using our in-house developed tools, and FEA software. Develop best in class, fully robust, parametric CAD models that are driven through equations, relations, and logic based programming.

• Use experience, knowledge, and creativity to conceive and implement ideas for new technology development in 3D modeling and mold tooling. Be an active contributor in developing, refining, and optimizing our modeling best practices.

• Become a subject matter expert and lead enhancement of existing processes and software tools and work to implement modifications that result in increased productivity and functionality. Be the “go to” person to solve technical challenges in 3D model geometry, stamping, mold tooling, and virtual analysis.
• Participate in cross functional team activities to support short and long term business needs and projects.

• Learn new ways of doing things from some of the most highly skilled Creo users in the area in our regular training sessions. Participate in formal and informal Creo training to build skill set, develop expertise, and establish best practices
• Work with a highly motivated, and supportive team in a family style atmosphere.
• Grow your skill set, develop Creo mastery, and become a mentor to others within Bridgestone.
• Plan, organize and control projects daily. Handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develop and maintain reference documents, technical work instructions, and best practices.

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 equivalent work experience.

Required experience with PTC CREO 3D modeling.

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or equivalent work experience

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.