Product Industrialization Specialist

▪ Support the achievement of product industrialization targets according to internal and external customer expectations

▪ Plan and implement investments for project / product specific tooling and devices (e.g., molds, mandrels, jigs, gauges) according to standards

▪ Initiate and implement continuous improvement activities by applying CBS methods and training measures

▪ Interface to segment, in order to gather local product industrialization requirements and demands and other feedback

▪ participate in and/or steer global or local  product industrialization related and cross-functional projects

▪ Ensure product specific ramp-up or change projects for e.g., new products, new materials, new equipment or new / relocated production processes according to standards

▪ Translate business / project / product specific requirements into tangible impacts on plant (e.g., invest, capacity, capability) and assess plant readiness

▪  Lead specific projects related to product industrialization.

▪  Lead structured problem-solving efforts.

▪ Proactive solving of quality issues regarding customer complaints and reject rate (in close cooperation with Q) according to standards;

▪ Identify and implement product optimization potential (e.g., raw material replacement) in running articles in alignment with central (segment, BU) product development or similar function according to standards, regarding quality, efficiency and productivity;

▪ Ensure product industrialization performance (KPI) monitoring and reporting (e.g. regarding cost, lead time, quality of product and process industrialization activities such as ramp-up projects)

▪ Initiate and control measures to improve product industrialization performance

• Engineering Bachelor’s degree or correlated areas.
• Fluent English;
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge;
• Experience in rubber and plastic production processes and ramp-up projects.

Differentials:

‐Experience with project management;

‐Rubber manufacturing Knowledge.

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for the sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company provides safe, efficient, smart and affordable solutions for vehicles, machinery, 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 of the division of cars, trucks, buses, two-wheelers and special tires, the Tires sector of the group provides innovative solutions in the area of tire technology. Smart products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialized dealers and fleet managers, the Tires sector offers digital tire monitoring and management systems, in addition to other services, with the objective of guaranteeing the operation of fleets and increasing their efficiency. With the supplied tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.

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