Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer will perform and evaluate work measurement and workflow analysis for the establishment of standards and the utilization of production facilities. In this role, you will also be responsible for developing plant and equipment layout, capacity plans, workflow and accident prevention measures to maintain efficient and safe utilization of plant facilities. You will provide product assembly instructions and standardizes assembly practices. Lastly, you will be responsible for evaluating new techniques and technological developments for inclusion in the production process.

• Develop most efficient ways to use people, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or service

• SAP Routings / CAR Sheets / FORD Studies

• Design/Improve layout of equipment, workspace and plant

• Write documentation for manufacturing operations (Work Instructions, SOP's, Control Plans, PFMEA's)• Provide support and participate in internal continuous improvement projects (e.g. Scrap and Waste Reduction Programs)

• Troubleshoot process and equipment problems

• Project Management for assigned programs• Support APQP activities for assigned programs

• QA support in 8D’s reports• Plan & implement capital improvement projects• Initiate, develop and implement manufacturing processes for new products

• Assume manufacturing process ownership for existing and new products

• Initiate and lead manufacturing continuous improvement activities to meet and excess specific measurable goals for department safety, quality, productivity, scrap reduction and up time

• This position is an active position with minimal desk time. Weekend and long hours may be required to suffice the job requirements.

• Travel as necessary.

REQUIRED: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 2+ years experience in a  process  or industrial engineering in a manufacturing environment  
• Excellent computer skills in MS Office Suite
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Capable of effectively applying technical knowledge to solve a range of problems
• Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity 
• No visa sponsorship 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Engineering preferred
• Experience utilizing AUTOCAD
• Experience reading blueprints 
• Project Management experience preferred
• 1 to 2 years of experience with working under a TS16949/QS9000 Quality System
• Familiar with Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Automotive Industry Experience strongly preferred

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.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition & Employee Discounts
• Annual Bonus
• Employer 401(k) Match

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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 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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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. 

ContiTech, a division of Continental, is one of the world’s leading suppliers of technical elastomer products and is a specialist in plastics technology. ContiTech develops and produces functional parts, components, and systems for machine and plant engineering, mining, the automotive industry, and other important industries