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Engineering Graduate Program 2026 - Brits Manufacturing Plant

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JobReq ID:  55098
Type of work:  On site
Type of contract:  Fixed term/temporary
Full/Part Time:  Full time
Location: 

Johannesburg, ZA

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. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Purpose

The Bridgestone Graduate Programme is designed to equip you with valuable skills, expertise, and industry insights to kick-start a career in the automotive industry. Join our dynamic team and embark on a comprehensive development journey.  

Developmental Assignment and Responsibilities:

·       Experience and Coaching: Gain practical experience and receive on-the-job coaching to ease your transition into the working environment.

·       Industry Insights: Gather valuable industry insights and best practices.

·       Innovation & Business Solutions: Apply your theoretical knowledge to develop business solutions. Leveraging your unique perspective as a recent graduate.

·       Project Assistance: Assist with project tasks, assignments, and initiatives. Conduct research, analysis, and documentation to support ongoing projects under the guidance of team members.

·       Networking: Attend meetings, seminars, and networking events to expand your knowledge and build relationships within and outside the organization.

·       Feedback and Improvement: Seek feedback from supervisors and mentors to continuously improve your performance and skills. Provide continuous performance feedback to colleagues and peers

 

Qualifications & Experience Required

 

Education, Master, other certification:

 

Bachelor's Degree /Btech /Post Graduate qualification in the following fields:

 

  • Engineering: Mechanical Engineering/ Mechatronics/ Chemical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) or Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc Eng)
  • Advanced Diploma in Engineering or a Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEng Tech)
  • Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours , Postgraduate Diplomas, Master of Engineering

 

Requirements

 

  • Recent Graduation: Typically, recent graduates or those who graduated within the past two years.
  • Academic Achievement: Strong academic record and demonstrated achievement in coursework and extracurricular activities.
  • Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
  • Mindset: Curiosity, eagerness to learn, adaptability and a growth mindset.
  • Applicants who have participated in a YES programme before do not qualify.
  • South African citizenship

 

This program is designed to help you gain practical experience, develop professional skills, and prepare for future career opportunities.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

At Bridgestone, what really matter 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 payment; 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.

We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.

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