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’re 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.

　　Business Unit

　　BAMG - Aiken ORR

　　Management Level

　　Para-Professional

　　Job Category

　　Interns & Co-Ops

　　Position Summary

　　Mechanical Engineering Co-op

　　To be eligible, students must be actively enrolled at an accredited college/university (enrolled in at least 9 credits per semester or more).

　　All students must provide proof of enrollment status. Students who continue in intern assignments must provide a current copy of their grades from the prior semester.

　　All students hired for internship opportunities will be considered “at-will”, part-time teammates who are employed on a semester basis or on the basis required by a school’s co-op program. All students will have to meet the Company’s established performance objectives for interns.

　　Responsibilities

　　Responsibilities

　　Work with a mentor on gradually increasing responsibilities and technical knowledge

　　Modify existing equipment per department cross functional team requests, for continuous improvement / automation activities under the guidance of a mentor.

　　Design and model projects using Autodesk Inventor

　　Work with vendors on purchasing parts and fabrication of designs to enable project completion

　　Prepare engineering documentation / technical support guides to assist maintenance in troubleshooting

　　Competencies required:

　　Strong verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills

　　Solid Technical Skills appropriate with level in school

　　Demonstrates the eagerness to work and learn

　　Ability to collaborate with team members to ensure design functionality

　　Demonstrates mechanical aptitude and a hands-on learning approach

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

　　Employment Eligibility

　　If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.