R&D Consumer OE Engineer

Bridgestone

Rome, Italy

Job Purpose

Join a global leader in the tire industry as Engineer in Bridgestone EMEA Consumer OE 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.
MS Office package knowledge (proficient)
Large data analysis and AI capabilities (nice to have)