New Graduate/Entry Level – Manufacturing & Engineering Development Program (eXplore Tires)

The eXplore Tire Manufacturing & Engineering Graduate Program covers a time frame of up to 18 months and is split into two main phases.

About the role

• Quality comes from experience. To gain a broad knowledge of tire production, you will start the program with hands-on experience in a real production setting, where you will stay for 10–16 months.
• After that, you should be ready for the next big challenge: your first project at the plant.
• You will be assigned to a pool of graduates in Hanover for 6–9 months, together with other manufacturing and engineering graduates from all over the world.
• You will participate in a number of exciting projects, learning about the tire development process and our global Continental business model.
• You will acquire new skills by attending a number of technical training programs.
• You will have the unique opportunity to gain an insight into the research and development processes for tires.
• You will collaborate with other eXplore Tires graduates on a global business contract.
• You will present your project results to our top management.

Responsibilities

• Introduction to technologies and machines in PLT/CVT Plant - department rotation, a deeper introduction to plant operation.
• Introduction to production processes, Rubber Technologies, Material’s flow and Components in order to gain in-depth operational knowledge about the production process.
• 4 month shopfloor experience including shift work.
• Manufacturing/Engineering projects within the plant.
• Rotations to other departments in order to get an insight into the collaboration of all departments.
• Establish and maintain a network throughout the plant.
• Central projects (Manufacturing/Engineering, R&D, business perspective).
• Fulfil central training plan in order to gain technical knowledge, competencies and capabilities in the processes of the manufacturing environment and to develop an understanding of the tire business and structure.
• Establish and maintain a network with the central departments and international trainees.
• 1/2 month in one of Continental's Marketing & Sales organizations.
• General overview about the overall M&S Strategy and the tasks & responsibilities of a M&S department.
• 1st hand experience by working together with direct sale in a tire shop / during customer visits.
• Ensure implementation of measures and maintain controls, raise awareness and provide information about ESH responsibilities and duties, ensure immediate notification and response, and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazards.
• Demonstrate exemplary personal behavior in ESH and motivate others.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Must have graduated with Bachelors between December 2025 and May 2026.
• Project Management Experience.
• At least two months of international experience through an internship, study abroad program, or participation in a multicultural, global team environment.
• Unlimited / Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Must have graduated with Bachelors between December 2025 and May 2026.
• Project Management Experience.
• At least two months of international experience through an internship, study abroad program, or participation in a multicultural, global team environment.
• Unlimited / Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Skills

• Hands-on experience in a real production setting.
• Technical knowledge and competencies in the processes of the manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of the tire business and structure.
• Soft skills and ability to build a global network.
• Ability to collaborate with other eXplore Tires graduates.
• Knowledge of the tire development process and our global Continental business model.
• Ability to present project results to top management.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts.
• Competitive Bonus Programs.
• Employees 401k Match.
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional.

Schedule

The eXplore Tire Manufacturing & Engineering Graduate Program covers a time frame of up to 18 months and is split into two main phases.

Pay

Immediate Benefits