Process and Product Engineer
Company Description
Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets. ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.
About the role
Manages new product introduction and production support engineering for a specific product or group of products after transfer from design to in-house or outsourced production. Interfaces with design, process, test, reliability and manufacturing engineering to solve product issues and production problems. Develops and sustains process improvements to reduce production costs and increase yields. Coordinate and control all production activities in order to meet budget and production targets (e.g. maximize quality and capacity utilization, reduce cost and lead time). Furthermore, the Head of Production initiates and implements action plans for the continuous improvement of all production-relevant processes.
Responsibilities
- Provide production technical support, quality testing reviews, and troubleshooting of production technical problems.
- Cookbook/Coordinate processing, technical, and quality activities of the department.
- Develop and sustain process improvements to reduce production costs and increase yields.
- Coordinate and control all production activities in order to meet budget and production targets.
- Initiate and implement action plans for the continuous improvement of all production-relevant processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering: Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline
- 2+ years in a manufacturing environment supporting product introductions, equipment installation, and production/process support
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Troubleshooting manufacturing processes
- Good writing and verbal communication skills
- Good MS Office skills and other engineering software
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required
Additional ways to stand out
- Cross-functional experience e.g. in engineering, quality, supply chain or CBS preferred
- Comprehensive experience in Rubber and or Plastic production processes
- Troubleshooting rubber compound issues
- Experience in working with international teams on production topics and understanding foreign cultures
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.
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