Quality Engineer R&D – CoP (Conformity of Product)

About the Role:

We are looking for a Quality Engineer R&D – Conformity of Product (CoP) to join our Quality Management R&D team in Lousado. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end CoP process, ensuring product compliance, driving quality assurance measures, and contributing to continuous improvement across all tire product groups.

This is a key position within our R&D Product Review activities - supporting global collaboration, data-driven decision making, and robust process governance.

Main Responsibilities:

• CoP Process Management: develop and maintain verification rules, manage test plans, lead escalation meetings with trend analysis to drive continuous improvement;
• Business Module Ownership: own the CoP IT module, align key users on process/system updates, validate changes through UAT, and provide training and documentation;
• Data Evaluation & Reporting: maintain and enhance KPI reporting, analyze performance trends, ensure data quality, and support global teams with BI tools;
• Process Improvement: support continuous improvement of Product Review processes, ensure process/tool alignment, and maintain QMS documentation;
• Lead or support projects, task forces, SPS activities;
• Conduct internal trainings related to Product Review and CoP processes.

• University degree in an Analytical, Engineering or Business related field;
• Understanding of quality and compliance standards (IATF 16949, ISO 17025, ISO 37301);
• Basic knowledge of tire development, logistics, and manufacturing processes;
• Certification as IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 auditor, is a plus;
• Initial experience in quality-related tasks (industry or academia);
• Experience in Tires R&D is beneficial, not mandatory;
• Basic familiarity data analytics and data reporting with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) (preferred);
• Experience working in an international environment (preferred);
• Strong logical reasoning and sound decision‑making skills;
• Project management skills;
• Proficient English language skills (verbal and written).

Our offer:

• Work in a dynamic and international environment within a global R&D community;
• Opportunity to shape processes and contribute to product excellence;
• Continuous learning and development opportunities;
• Collaborative working model with cross-functional exposure.

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Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.