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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.
Job Description
The Quality Engineer is responsible for providing expert guidance, training and support to Plant Quality teams in the areas of problem solving and quality improvements.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

• Lead and support structured problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives to address safety, quality, waste, and productivity concerns in the plant.
• Coordinate and implement Advanced Quality Planning processes, product/process change reviews, and quality system tools (e.g., GR&R, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC) in collaboration with plant teams.
• Manage customer and supplier interactions, including product return evaluations, corrective actions, and feedback on customer satisfaction and scorecards.
• Participate in or lead project teams to resolve quality issues, standardize best practices, and share lessons learned.
• Conduct internal audits and support compliance with production, quality, technical, and customer-service standards while identifying gaps in management system implementation.
• Ensure the correct use of control, testing and measurement equipment. Ensure the execution of tests only with calibrated equipment, as well as its preservation and conservation.
  Ensure the availability of equipment as well as the necessary supplies for the demands of tests.
• Responsible for monitoring the performance of the laboratory through the objectives and goals/KPIs of the area. When necessary, support the performance of the production process.
  Support the management of the department's objectives and goals, implementing the necessary actions to achieve them.

Qualifications
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

• Bachelor's Degree, e.g. in the field of Engineering, Chemistry
• 2+ years of professional experience and methodological competence in the field of Quality in Manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Troubleshooting manufacturing processes
• Good writing and verbal communication skills

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.

Additional Information
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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EEO-Statement:
EEO / 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 for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, 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 800-821-2727. 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.
Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.