Process Associate jobs in Des Moines, 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 are 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.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Process Engineer professional like you to join our amazing Des Moines, IA Manufacturing plant.

Since 1945, the Bridgestone Des Moines plant has produced agricultural, construction, forestry and off-the-road tires. With more than 70 years of history in the community, many of the 1,300 teammates in Des Moines are second- or even third-generation teammates.

As a Process Engineer professional, you will be expected to set and monitor various parameters for the tire manufacturing process and in conjunction with other functional teammates make recommendations and develop and implement improvement plans to ensure quality and the most efficient and productive operations. As an Engineering Professional you will apply advanced knowledge of a job area typically obtained through education and work experience. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

At Bridgestone Americas we value Diversity. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals, and teams. We are creating a workplace that fosters a culture of acceptance where you are free to be your true self because what we need is who you are. We offer a variety of experiences to help you build the career that matters to you. Apply and join one of our teams to begin a career at Bridgestone Americas. Trust your talent; trust the journey. Be Bridgestone.

Responsibilities

In this role, your primary responsibilities will include:

· Works on process problems and projects or processes while receiving general instructions from higher level professionals.

· Designs processes to ensure most efficient and productive operations.

· Plans sequence of operations and specifies procedures for preparing materials and operating equipment.

· Determines process design by balancing process cost, yield, and material waste considerations.

· Evaluate manufacturing feasibility of new product and product changes and studies.

· Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and productivity.

· Utilize standardized processes and maintain process discipline to implement improvements.

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

· Work with Plant Engineering to implement new programs, design changes and running changes.

· Support new production line or machine trials and new product builds.

· Develop and update process related documentation such as equipment manuals and process instructions.

· Provide technical support for improvement and maintenance actions. Work to improve machine uptime and develop wellness actions.

· Work with Suppliers, Procurement and Plant Engineering to purchase, design, fabricate, run off and install equipment and raw materials.

Requirements:

· Associate Process Engineer - Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline

· Process Engineer - Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline and 2 years of related experience.

· Senior Process Engineer - Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline and 5 years of related experience; or master’s degree with 3 years of equivalent work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Typically requires a bachelor degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.