Bridgestone EMEA

R&D Engineer

Bridgestone EMEA  •  Roma, LS (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Job Purpose

Join a global leader in the tire industry as an Engineer in our Tire Development Division. You will work in a multicultural, cross-functional team alongside experts in R&D, testing, and manufacturing, contributing to the innovation of high-performance tire products for both regional and global markets.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the design, development, and validation of new tire concepts from idea to industrialization.
  • Collaborate with simulation and testing teams to optimize tire performance characteristics.
  • Analyze test data and iterate design parameters based on performance feedback.
  • Statistically evaluate main correlations between input and output and propose robust test plan to deep dive in the assessment.
  • Participate in material selection and process feasibility reviews supervised by the team leader.
  • Support benchmarking and competitor analysis activities.
  • Contribute to sustainability-driven projects within product development.
  • Document and communicate technical findings clearly to internal stakeholders.
  • Assist in project planning and timeline tracking.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal quality systems.
  • Work proactively in an international and inclusive team environment.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education, Master, other certification:
Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related disciplines, (PhD/MBA is a plus).

Technical Skills:
Basic knowledge of vehicle dynamics, finite element analysis, or material behavior is a plus.

Languages Skills:
Proficient in English; other languages are a plus.

Soft/Behavioral Skills:

Strong interpersonal skills, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset

Bridgestone EMEA

About Bridgestone EMEA

Bridgestone in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (Bridgestone EMEA) is the regional Strategic Business Unit of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader in premium tyres and sustainable mobility solutions.

Headquartered in Zaventem (Belgium), Bridgestone EMEA employs more than 14,000 people and conducts business in 35 countries across the region. Bridgestone EMEA operates 13 tyre plants, a major R&D centre, and a proving ground, and serves its customers in an extensive retail network with thousands of touchpoints. 

Bridgestone offers a diverse portfolio of premium tyres, tyre technologies and advanced mobility solutions. The company’s vision is to provide social and customer value as a sustainable solutions company. The Bridgestone E8 Commitment is a broad, global corporate commitment that clearly defines the value the company is promising to deliver to society, our customers and future generations in eight focus areas; Energy, Ecology, Efficiency, Extension, Economy, Emotion, Ease and Empowerment. These provide a compass to guide strategic priorities, decision making and actions throughout every area of the business.

For more information about Bridgestone, please visit www.bridgestone.com and press.bridgestone-emia.com

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Zaventem, BE
Year Founded
Unknown
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