Jobs · Quality Assurance · South Carolina

Internal - Mixing Laboratory Technician - Night Shift (B Shift)

Continental · Sumter, SC · 1 mo ago
On-siteQuality AssuranceFull-time

About the company

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.

About the role

This role supports raw material quality assurance and laboratory excellence by executing testing, analyzing results, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring compliant release of incoming materials for production. This role partners with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, logistics, and supplier quality teams to drive quality performance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Perform raw material, compound, reinforcement, and chemical testing according to test plans and production requirements.
  • Review test results, determine re-testing needs, and communicate testing priorities with internal customers.
  • Support supplier complaint management, including evidence collection, corrective action follow-up, and 8D review.
  • Monitor supplier quality performance and assist with audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with quality systems, including IATF 16949 requirements and laboratory procedures.
  • Participate in internal and external audits and support corrective action activities.
  • Perform routine laboratory equipment maintenance and escalate issues when necessary.
  • Support process improvement projects related to materials, packaging, logistics, and supplier performance.
  • Promote environmental, health, and safety standards within the laboratory.
  • Utilize strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Be self-managed, detail-oriented, and capable of performing under pressure.
  • Follow all plant, ESH, CBS, quality, and department processes and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Knowledge of laboratory testing methods and quality management

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