To support activities assigned with the scope of Roma Plant continuous improvement applied in the Technical Service area with special focus on the processes tire building, tire quality and uniformity. The person should be able to develop and carry out autonomously his activities with supervision from coordinator.
Able to manage for new products, tire spec evaluation to prevent defects and quality issue with focus on industrialization phase.
The final objective is to improve product quality, reduce waste and optimize the machine setup of the Rome plant/advanced workshop through the systematic application of data based methodologies/process improvement evaluations and setup standardization to ensure full compliance with the requirements of BS standards with the ultimate goal of achieving superior quality throughout the value chain.
Main Responsibilities
Roadmap implementation
Support Roma Plant/Advanced Workshop processes applied in the manufacturing
Support the injection of technical Service capabilities
Machine setup optimization
Tire spec verification
Tire building machine follow up
Tire uniformity improvement
Follow up of operators training on TS perspective
Daily activities regarding TS activities
Technical Service support to new process
To join cross functional teams for tire spec features at the early product design phase
Develop measurement technologies, control strategies, information systems, and methods that achieve ambitious target
Develop and implement inspection tools/methods to evaluate tire quality
Problem solving based on data analysis/product verification; provide guidance to determine root cause and recommend potential solutions
Interface with internal and external groups to ensure that proper definition of expectations and that appropriate assurance techniques
Coach and ensure Technical Service mindset & awareness is built in the Team
Risk reduction, Continuous Improvement




Perform root cause analysis of TS issues using advanced problem-solving tools
Recommend and implement simple cost-effective permanent corrective actions. Promote horizontal extension
Reinforce TS systems to identify and reduce risks of tire defects and assure compliance to all requirements
Timely issuing and/or updating relevant Operative Procedure
Periodical reporting on activities status to management
Education and capabilities
Education
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology or equivalent technology degree
Job Experience
Desiderable tech service in tire industry or equivalent position in manufacturing industry
Capabilities
Below competences/skills will be mandatory:
Tire design
Project Management
Problem solving
Quality tools for problem solving (5Why, 8D, Fishbone, etc.)
Knowledge on Tire technology/tire manufacturing process
One or more of below competences/skills will be a plus:
6 SIGMA
Tire advanced technical Knowledge (Tire Features, Performances and Mechanics)
Data analysis
ISO/TS *****-IATF-VDA 6.3 core tools (FMEA, PPAC, SPC, APQP, MSA)
Soft Skills
Open mind and flexibility, Ability to interact with people, Ability to work under pressure, Good communication skills
Positive mindset and win-win approach will be key ingredient for the success in this role, in order to translate daily challenges in new business opportunities
Able to understand problems from customer perspective and be able to manage them with self-confidence and autonomy
The position requires a structured and disciplined working approach in order to successfully manage daily work, special projects and critical situations
Travel
The position requires availability to travels (in Europe or worldwide) at Bridgestone facilities/suppliers
Work Experience
Previous working experience in Tire Industry considered as a plus
Languages
English/Italian: fluent (Must)
To be considered as a plus: Spanish, Polish, Hungarian

📌 Industrialization & Process Optimization Engineer (Lazio)
🏢 Bridgestone
📍 Lazio