Product Engineer

Position Summary:

In this role you will be responsible for reviewing and assessing new materials for use in technical applications. This position will implement product design and process development activities.

Essential Functions:

• Develops new/improved adhesives for yarn.
• Provide technical expertise to improve process efficiency/product quality.
• Support new equipment/process implementation.
• Provide cost saving initiatives by evaluating manufacturing processes while maintaining quality standards.
• Create and analyze prototype materials
• Conduct process validation activities
• Implementation of process improvements
• Works with manufacturing to prepare optimal processing conditions for new material developments.
• Interfaces with our internal customers for understanding and meeting their product needs and providing cost effective products for approval.
• Upon development of new approved products or modification on existing ones
• Responsible for preparing the product specifications used on the process equipment and the lab testing.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 5+ years related industry experience
• Ability to transfer new materials to the manufacturing specifications.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability work across all parts of the organization
• Utilization of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for project execution and internal communication purposes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred

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 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.

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. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.