Continental Tire has been around for nearly 150 years, we’ve been changing the way the world moves while making it more safe, smart, sustainable and accessible to all. Our Sumter location is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Product Industrialization department. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, is dependable and accountable.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

• Ensure timeliness and adherence to product design, release and performance requirements of Corporate Development and factory for assigned product lines and processes.

• Industrialize new and existing products, processes and materials into production which are optimized for process capabilities, cost, minimize rework and comply with the established Release Notice Procedure, Cured Tire Dimensions, and QMD Standards.

• Implement corrective actions required to maintain tire QM wheel, field performance and adjustments levels which exceed or meet the established corporate goals.

• Provide weekly/monthly status reports and business plans for assigned projects and product lines.

• Support Value Leadership programs for quality, material, construction and corporate areas.

• Maintain adherence to company policies.

• Identify and lead the Production Groups and QM in the industrialization of products and processes for assigned responsibilities.

• Maintain a close and positive working relation with Corporate areas and other plants staff to obtain goals and objectives.

• Hands on daily manufacturing troubleshooting and support to meet all factory cured and green waste goals.

• Other Duties as assigned by Manager

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field required

• 2+ years in project management with new product implementation to production in manufacturing environment preferred.

• Strong MS Office Skills

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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. 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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