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 sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 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 42,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.8 billion euros (2023), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

THE POSITION

Define internal and external audit management concept for quality and technical compliance in line with Group Sector framework. Coordinate auditors and execute required audits within the Business Area. Maintain Certification landscape.

Internal and external quality and technical compliance audit management for the Business Area (BA).

Audit Management - Internal audits

• Definition of internal audit management concept for quality and technical compliance for BA based on Group Sector framework
• Strategic development of BA internal audit program and definition of audit focus areas based on results of previous audits, Mission Critical Rules, performance monitoring results or other defined priorities
• Analysis of BA audit results for identification of good practices or weaknesses and creation of management summaries

Audit Management - Certification audits

• Definition of external audit management concept for quality and technical compliance for BA based on Group Sector framework, identification of synergy potentials and initiation and review of improvements
• Selection of certification bodies in the area of quality and technical compliance for BA based on Group Sector standards
• Definition of remote functions for BA in alignment with Group Sector concept 
• Analysis of audit results for identification of good practices or weaknesses, review and conduct lessons learned and creation of management summaries

Audit Management - Auditor Pool

• Coordination of audits in the area of quality and technical compliance for BA
• Alignment and definition of auditor qualification / skills matrix in the area of quality and technical compliance for BA
• Ensure deployment of qualified auditors
• Efficient nomination of auditors across Business Area for quality and technical compliance under consideration of necessary qualification needs

Audit Management - Audit performance

• Execute audit programs as defined for BA quality and technical compliance
• Execute audits within Business Area in the area of quality and technical compliance as defined
• Execute audits for other areas as part of auditor pool ContiTech

Audit Management - Digitalization

• Act as business process owner and Central Key User for audit management tool within BA
• Administration and maintenance of audit management tool and support within BA
• Align activities with Group Sector business process owner and Central Key User
• Support continuous improvement of audit management tool in alignment with Group Sector business process owner and Central Key User

Audit Management Network

• Drive audit management network for quality and technical compliance within BA
• Active member of audit management network within ContiTech
• Support closure of non-conformities arising from internal or external audits
• Exchange with audit management networks of other disciplines, e.g. environment, energy etc. for identification and leverage of synergy potentials
• Exchange with Integrated Management System for identification of weaknesses, good practices and continuous improvement within BA

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, e.g. in the field of Engineering, Production Technology, Business Administration
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience
• Auditor qualification in the area of quality and technical compliance
• Experience in Audit Management 
• Experience in Quality Management Systems
• Broad functional work experience including operations
• Experience in different organizations (cross-functional) 
• Experience in performance of audits and coordination of certifications 
• Experience in project management
• Experience in intercultural communication
• Experience in the implementation of international processes, programs or strategies

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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