Product Development Engineer

HOW HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Product Development Conveyor Belts - includes support for all conveyor belt types including engineered products for the agricultural market, service materials and special projects as warranted.  The emphasis will be on developing products that meet the requirements of our agricultural customers and providing support to maintain those product lines.

• Use technical knowledge of products and systems to directly support customers with product development and application engineering requests
• Define DFMEA and product DVP to meet the project requirements, and develop test plans and procedures
• Drive the New Product Developments from G30 to G80
• Technical lead in development projects, internal or with customers
• Design tooling models and generate complete detailed drawings using CAD software
• Work with Material Platform / Material Process Engineering to define specifications and test procedures for raw material suppliers (cord, fabric, coating, rubber)
• Assist in the development and approval of new alternative material suppliers and support audits if necessary
• Systematically analyze own and competitor products, including their product performance and manufacturing process
• Technical experts to train new engineering staff and other groups in the organization, to help in complaint questions, back-up for Application Engineering

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• University Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• CAD Software proficiency (Inventor or Solidworks preferred)
• Overall technical knowledge of agriculture conveyor belt systems
• Quality management methods (FMEA, statistics, etc.)
• Willingness to travel up to 15%

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT 

Advanced level of:

• Fundamental Knowledge in Elastomers, Thermoplastics, Reinforcements and according manufacturing processes (tech.)
• Structural and methodical working and thinking
• Project Management (Methodical)
• Intercultural Skills (Specialized)
• Overall knowledge of belt manufacturing processes

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits 
• Robust Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employees 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

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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THE COMPANY

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 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 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? 

Are you ready to shape the future with us?