R&D Consumer OE Engineer

Job Title
R&D Consumer OE Engineer

About the role

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)

Experience (years):

0+ [Any experience in automotive industry is welcome.]

Languages Skills:

Proficient in English; other languages are a plus.

Soft/Behavioral Skills:

Strong interpersonal skills, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset

Salary range: € 37.601,10 - 46.500

The salary range is based on gender-neutral criteria: applicable CCNL requirements, responsibilities, working conditions and market benchmarks for the role and location. Final compensation will be determined based on gender-neutral criteria: experience, skills, and internal equity.