Associate Industrial Engineer

Company: Bridgestone Americas
Location: Wilson
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

Company OverviewWherever 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.Business UnitBAMG - WilsonManagement LevelProfessionalJob CategoryEngineering & SciencePosition SummaryThe Industrial Engineering position analyzes and developes work measurement and productivity controls for production departments. Assists with analyzing manufacturing process and machinery for increased efficiency, safety, and quality. Prepares detailed cost analysis on labor and methods. Analyzes production ticket forecasts and operating efficiency, overtime, manpower, and machine utilization.

This position focuses on optimizing the interconnected components of a manufacturing system (e.g., plant location, personnel work flow/ergonomics, materials logistics, production process sequence, and equipment layouts, etc.). An Associate Professional position applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education and must be able to explain facts, policies and practices related to the job area.Responsibilities

• Works on problems of limited scope and contributes on projects or processes while receiving detailed instructions from higher level professionals
• Establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel
• Conducts cost/inventory/production control and human factors studies to develop and implement plans for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods
• Assists manufacturing plant/facilities engineers with facility planning and design
• May assist in establishing accident prevention measures and managing production operations training programs for plant personnel
• Other duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent work experiencePrevious manufacturing experience preferredBridgestone 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.

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