Industrial & Process Engineering and Digitalization Supervisor

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Supervise engineers and technicians in the provision of technical support to production, to include process support, robotics and automation tuning, programming and teaching, provision and maintenance of digital tools and processes.
• Develop new equipment, tooling and processes in support of new product launches, capacity changes and production flexibility changes.
• Provide programming services for robots and cobots. Develop and improve the integration of robots and cobots. Collaborate with equipment maintenance function to ensure max longevity and effectiveness of robots and cobots.
• Develop, maintain, and use factory digitalization tools. Develop and maintain factory digitalization tools for use by other functions and departments (i.e., Maintenance, Production, Quality). Instruct others in how to use digitalization tools.
• Conduct time studies and analyses. Improve operational efficiency through cycle reduction, material usage reduction, and process stabilization.

THE ENVIRONMENT  

• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as safety glasses, steel or composite toe shoes, and in limited cases hearing protection. 
• The work on the shopfloor is within a non-climate-controlled environment where you will be exposed to temperature swings (hot/cold), forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise.  
• This position is in support of a 24-7 manufacturing environment.  While standard work schedule is Mon-Fri/ 8-5, flexibility of work hours is required as needed.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE 

• BS Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 2+ years leadership experience
• 5+ years’ experience in automotive manufacturing
• 3+ years’ experience in PLC programming and debug
• Experience in 6 axis robot programming
• Experience managing product industrialization projects
• Experience in factory digitalization inclusive of machine  data acquisition and analysis (hardware and software)
• Visa sponsorship only for Continental employees
• Relocation will be offered for this role

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT 

• Blow mold and injection molding experience
• KUKA certification and experience
• Siemens and Beckhoff experience
• Energy management software experience
• Industry 4.0 experience

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits  
• Robust Total Rewards Package  
• Paid Time Off  
• Tuition Assistance  
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts  
• Competitive Bonus Programs  
• Employer 401k Match
• 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 / 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 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.