Company Description

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 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility. 

THE COMPANY

Continental Tire has been around for 150 years, we’ve been changing the way the world moves while making it more safe, smart, sustainable and accessible to all. Our Mount Vernon, IL location is seeking a PLT Product Industrialization (PI) Construction Engineer. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, is dependable and accountable.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

THE POSITION

Industrialize new products and new technology into production. Ensure close working interface as business partner between plant and R&D.  Provide technical support by triggering the necessary industrialization activities and business improvement measures.  Oversee introduction, development, and maintenance of specifications.

1. Work and provide support within the PI Construction Group to achieve factory goals for safety, waste and production.
2. Ensure timeliness and adherence to product design, release and performance requirements of R&D Development and factory for assigned product lines and processes.
3. 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 POMS Standards.
4. Implement corrective actions required to maintain tire QM wheel, field performance and adjustments levels which exceed or meet the established corporate goals.
5. Ensure that internal KPI’s are met on a consistent basis and initiate structured problem solving tasks in case of deviations.
6. Initiate and support PIP programs for quality, material, construction and corporate areas.
7. Maintain adherence to company policies.
8. Drive the 3-4-1 concept within the plant
9. Maintain a close and positive working relation with R&D business partner and other plants staff to obtain goals and objectives.
10. Hands on daily manufacturing troubleshooting and support to meet all factories cured and green waste goals.

NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated 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:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

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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