Reliability Engineer

Company Overview

Firestone Polymers, LLC is headquartered in Lake Charles, LA and manufactures polymers and synthetic rubber in our world-class ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 registered plant located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Firestone's unique anionic polymerization technology allows production of high purity, high molecular weight polybutadiene and a wide range of block, random, and vinyl modified styrene-butadiene copolymers. These products are sold around the world for use in tires, impact modification of plastics and hot melt adhesives. Statistical process control is used in every step of the operation. Firestone Polymers, LLC is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, a division of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company.

Engineering & Science

This position is located in Lake Charles, LA and offers some flexibility in the work schedule. Most teammates work four, 10 hour days, Monday through Thursday but five, 8 hour days Monday through Friday is also an option. Although the position is posted in other geographical areas, the position is located onsite at our Lake Charles, LA plant and relocation assistance is being offered! We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
This Reliability Engineer position focuses on planning, designing and implementing maintenance programs to optimize the availability and productivity of manufacturing facilities and equipment. Problems faced may be difficult but typically are not complex.

• Developing and Implementing Reliability Programs
• Investigating the root causes of failures and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Identifying areas for improvement in design, manufacturing, and operations to enhance reliability and performance.
• Working closely with design, manufacturing, maintenance, and operations teams to integrate reliability principles
• Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) related to reliability and reporting on performance and areas for improvement.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance engineering work
• Perform engineering review of proposed new equipment designs to assess reliability, ease of maintenance, and availability of replacement parts
• Develop and implement continuous improvement/proactive maintenance strategies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Reliability, Mechanical, Electrical).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in reliability analysis and modeling techniques.
• Experience with failure analysis and reliability testing.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Experience with reliability prediction tools (FEMA, etc).
• Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement. 

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; OR 3+ years of relevant experience.

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity 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.