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Bridgestone EMEA

R&D Engineer

Roma, ITPosted 4 days ago
onsite

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

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