Descrizione dell'offerta
About Us
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan.
Position Snapshot
JobReq ID: 55131
Type of work: Hybrid
Type of contract: Fixed term/temporary
Full/Part Time: Full time
Location: ROMA, IT
Job Title
Tire Certification Engineer
Job Purpose
Tire Certification Engineer manages all aspects of product homologation and certification within the Tire Certification group, ensuring timely, accurate compliance with Bridgestone, customer and regulatory requirements. Working with the Tire Certification Coordinator, the engineer flags issues and coordinates communication across functions throughout the product lifecycle, supporting product launch and compliance as a fixed‑term contract based in Castel Romano (Rome), Italy.
Responsibilities
- Manage new product certification activities: create certification plans, consolidate product lists, define test plans, engage external authorities, ensure completion of activities, obtain certificates, maintain certification database, and validate specifications in the TMCCL system.
- Manage plant certification activities: coordinate audits per regulatory requirements, plan and execute periodic audits, and ensure alignment with BSEMEA quality systems.
- Implement new and modified regulations: study regulatory requirements, develop implementation actions, create and upgrade standards to support compliance, and communicate necessary information to relevant functions.
- Ensure export compliance: verify product suitability for export based on IPC, plant production, sidewall marking, and content.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: University degree in engineering.
- Experience: minimum three years in automotive industry (OEM or Tier 1/2 supplier) focused on product development or quality assurance.
- Technical Skills: advanced knowledge of tire design and technology; basic knowledge of tire manufacturing, quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA 6.3), descriptive statistics and quality tools (problem solving, 5 why, Fishbone analysis); basic skills in plant certification and export compliance.
- Language Skills: fluent in English.
- Soft/Behavioral Skills: high customer focus, negotiation, communication, positive mindset, structured and disciplined approach to daily work and critical situations.
Travel
Limited travel, mainly within Europe to Bridgestone facilities and regulatory authorities.
What We Offer
- Supportive and engaging onboarding experience.
- Opportunities for growth through training and mentorship.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- Global, dynamic, challenging work environment.
- Work/life effectiveness and long‑term well‑being.
- Diverse and inclusive team.
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive. All job applicants and staff receive equal treatment and we do not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.
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