Internal - Process Quality Controller (Process Inspector) - Cold Prep (Night Shift - D Shift)

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. The Tires group sector generated sales of €13.8 billion in fiscal 2025, employs around 53,000 people worldwide, and operates 19 production and 16 development sites. This is an internal-only position; external applicants will not be considered. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required, and the company will not sponsor employment visas. Relocation expenses are not covered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of tire semi-products throughout the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Identify and manage non-conforming materials
• Maintain accurate quality, SPC, waste, and reporting data
• Support quality assurance through error-proofing verification, adherence to established procedures and systems, and communication of quality issues to production teams
• Execute tire inspection to ensure product quality level compliance with Continental Tire WW standards
• Pass Titmus eye exam with/without correction and color blindness test to perform tasks
• Utilize, refer to, and perform tasks using Continental Tire WW semi-product off-standard standards catalogue and QMS standards (ISO/TS16949, CCC, etc.)
• Inspect semi-products from preparation to curing according to control plans
• Take necessary actions in case of non-conformities: inform relevant production personnel, stop the next process from using off-standard material, block semi-products and items produced with off-standard material
• Apply non-conformance procedure and complete over-inspection checklists
• Enter data into the electronic SPC data collection system where applicable
• Use CGMS system and produce daily reports for quality engineers
• Weigh and classify waste in waste collection area and enter/collect data
• Complete error-proofing verification
• Be self-managed, detail-oriented, and capable of performing under pressure
• Follow all plant, ESH, CBS, quality, and department processes and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One or more years' experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous or current certification in either tire build, cold prep, or quality department (operator, setup, etc.)
• Willingness to work the selected shift for this position
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship)

Skills

• Previous data analysis experience in a working environment
• Previous experience with Microsoft Excel
• Continental Tire quality department experience