Process Engineering Director jobs in Ankeny, IA

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.

In this role, your primary responsibilities will include:

· Implements policy and strategy for short-term results and influences others outside of own job area regarding policies, practices and procedures.

· Influences, coaches, and develops direct reports.

· Manages team to apply process engineering principles to deliver customer technical/functional specifications, budget adherence, automation/continuous improvement of processes, and cost/efficiency requirements.

· Creates and manages institutional knowledge.

· Designs arrangement of manufacturing equipment to ensure most efficient and productive layout.

· Designs the sequence of operations, specifies procedures for the fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, and adapts machinery in response to conditions.

· Conducts tests throughout all stages to determine control over applicable variables and prevents/solves problems.

· Ensures that processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.

Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

· Bachelor degree; 6 plus years of relevant experience.

· Or Master’s degree; 4 plus years of relevant experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

· 3-5 years management or direct/indirect leadership 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.