Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

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 division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.

Our Uvalde, TX location is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to join our Wear Testing department in the Continental Tire Proving Grounds. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, is dependable and accountable. 

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

THE POSITION

Develop, evaluates and track all the calibration system in Uvalde Proving Grounds that deliver units of physical (mass, pressure, temperature, length, time, force, speed, voltage) and current chemical measure in Uvalde Proving Grounds. Identifies magnitude of error sources contributing to uncertainty of results to determine reliability of measurement process in quantitative terms. Redesign or adjust measurement capability to minimize errors. Control purchase orders needed for the calibration equipment per department and utilizing our calibration tools.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop calibration methods and techniques based on principles of measurement science, technical analysis of measurement problems, and accuracy and precision requirements.
• Directs personnel in all department areas in design, manufacture evaluation, and calibration of measurement standards, instruments, and test systems to ensure selection of approved instrumentation. Advises others on methods of resolving measurement problems and exchanges information with other metrology personnel through participation within the company.
• Ensure quality and accuracy with measurement equipment (e.g., laser measurement devices, durometers) as requested by the responsible departments’ leaders.
• Coordinate measurement technicians for better measuring performance required for the different tests. Evaluate and communicate test results to internal and external customers ensuring data quality and reliability.
• Utilize appropriated statistical analysis with different departments’ testing, ensuring testing information is accurate and reliable, according to the MSA (Measurement System Analysis) quality books.
• Support the local Quality Department in different tasks needed for the external and internal audits, as well as performing audits to our external testing companies as needed.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition & Employee Discounts
• Annual Bonus
• Employer 401(k) Match
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree or 4 years or more in metrology or quality field if no relevant bachelor degree
• 2 years of professional experience of research and development within testing, evaluation, and performance
• Strong Communication Skills
• Knowledge of the different Quality systems, ISO 17025, and TS16949.
• Quality Consciousness Technical
• Interpersonal/ Team Player
• Computer and Math skills, statistical knowledge
• 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 opening.
• Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Tire Knowledge/Experience
• Master Degree
• 5 years of professional experience of research and development within testing, evaluation, and performance

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 [email protected] 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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