The Company 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 delivers top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2023, the Tires group sector generated sales of 14 billion euros. Continental's tire sector employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites. 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 delivers top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2023, the Tires group sector generated sales of 14 billion euros. Continental's tire sector employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites. Are you ready to shape the future with us? In this role, you will provide support within the Product Industrialization (PI) Construction Group to achieve factory goals for safety, waste and production. Assist with introduction of new Tire products to the shop floor. **HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT** + Ensure introduction of new tire constructions and processes from trial to production stage under construction of the manufacturing process/process capability and practicality in serial production. + Develop and publish tire assembly and processing specifications and related standard practices and work instructions. + Examine and assure that assigned tires meet all dimensional, durability, and other pertinent engineering standards. + Process ETO's specifications and distribute to all the departments involved according to the 10-4-1 contract in order to achieve the objectives of efficiency, quality and productivity. + Coordinate and support for introduction in time of new tire constructions and processes from ETO to production with consideration of manufacturing process, quality and cost aspects. + Proposal for new product improvement measures (PIP) items for Construction, Process and Technology. + Active shopfloor presence and engagement on daily operational topics in CBT teams (stock preparation and TB). + Monitor classified defects and recommends/initiates solutions to solve such defects. + Prepare and coordinate the introduction of New RNs with all departments involved for assure that will be done on time. + Make a follow up and collect the information required for the plant round table, for new RNs during the limited production phase, in order to get the plant sign off on time. + Participation in company projects (local, R&D, other plants, central functions....) + Support Production and Quality in trouble shooting + Monitor engineering variance and tire weight variance and recommends/implements countermeasures to control costs. + Lead Process improvement activities using Experience and Project Management skills + Ensure good quality of GUTS tires specification (Issuance, update and maintenance) + Make Reports of ETOs tires, according to internal and external requirements. + Close cooperation with Supervisor, PI-Mat, PI-Curing and related plant's departments and R&D **WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE** + Bachelor's Degree in Engineering + At least 2 years experience in Manufacturing environment + Strong Communication and Analytical skills + 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 posting. **THE ENVIRONMENT** + Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as company issued/approved steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. as needed in the required areas. + The job is within a non-climate-controlled environment where you will be exposed to temperature swings (hot/cold), forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise. + The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting and operating machinery, with comprehensive training provided. **THE PERKS** + Immediate Benefits + Paid Time Off + Volunteer Time Of + Tuition Assistance + Employee Discounts, including tire discounts + Competitive Bonus Programs + Employes 401k Match + Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment + Employee Resource Groups + Employee Assistance Program + Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional + And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader! **EEO-Statement:** EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. 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. 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