Industrial Engineer - On Site - Sumter, SC

About the role

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 countries and markets. Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division currently employs around 53,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies, maintain standards, and analyze loss data (OEE/TEEP).
• Support material flow, lead time, and job evaluation studies.
• Benchmark key performance figures against other plants.
• Collect and prepare data for capacity planning, debottlenecking, and strategic projects.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and calculate potential savings.
• Facilitate value stream exercises, improvement projects, and workshops.
• Define machine and process parameters with production and engineering.
• Plan and implement improvement projects while ensuring CBS tools are applied.
• Conduct shop-floor improvement workshops and support SOP development.
• Actively participate in business team meetings, performance goal setting, and standard implementation.
• Follow all plant, ESH, CBS, quality, and department processes and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or other related field.
• 5 or more years experience working in Industrial Engineering (does not include internships).
• Unlimited and unrestricted legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• 3 plus years experience in Tire manufacturing (additional way to stand out).

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employes 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!