Tire Development Engineer - Original Equipment - Passenger & Light Truck Tire

THE POSITION

• Lead tire development projects for Original Equipment (OE) customers - design a product that meets all internal, customer, and external requirements, utilizing all relevant Continental tools/databases/portals. 
• Develop/execute design strategies for future OE tire development projects. 
• Plan, organize and support serial production release including the preparation of all internal release documents, test reports and risk analyses. Support and resolve design related manufacturing issues during this phase. 
• Plan, organize, support, and attend OE tire development project kick-off and pre-builds in plant when needed, ensuring good communication and synergies between design and manufacturing processes. (5-10% travel time) 
• Plan, organize, support, and execute OE tire development test plans using OE customer specific test methods when needed. 
• Plan, organize, support, and execute virtual test plans (simulation) using standardized internal methods. 
• Continuously compare test and simulation results with requirements and incorporate learnings into design strategy. 
• Support PPAP approval process for the assigned projects. Support all internal/external release/approval tests, and administrative activities to get PPAP approval and release an OE tire for assigned customers for mass production.  
• Support activities with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure flawless launch of OE tires. 
• Support plant organization in the maintenance and updating of serials specifications meeting all internal, customer, and external requirements. 
• Lead/support tire line development activities and/or technology projects as needed. 
• Continuously share and look for learning opportunities in tire science using internal and external resources, particularly related to areas impacting tire performances required by customers. 
• Share lessons learned with cross-functional team members to prevent repeat quality issues and improve the development process. 

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition & Employee Discounts
• Annual Bonus
• Employer 401(k) Match
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related sciences
• This position is internal-only. Continental will only consider current internal candidates for this position.
• 2+ years of Tire Development experience
• 2+ years Product or Technology Development Experience
• Experience in project management.
• Presentation experience using Microsoft Office.
• Fluent in English language(spoken and written)
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will sponsor current internal Continental employees for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Continental is able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.
• In an effort to be transparent about the hiring process for this particular position, Continental has identified a preferred candidate. This is not intended to discourage other candidates from applying for this position. Furthermore, Continental has not offered the preferred candidate the position. "Preferred Candidate" means either that 1) the position is currently being performed by someone who satisfies the requirements of the job, or 2) a current employee has been identified as a successor through HR processes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Engineering or related sciences
• 5+ years related professional experience

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 sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental delivers top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2023, the Tires group sector generated sales of 14 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.

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