Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Supervise engineers and technicians in the provision of technical support to maintenance function, to include equipment diagnosis and repair, provision and maintenance of digital tools for maintenance.
• Specify, acquire and develop new equipment in support of new product launches, capacity replacement, capacity changes and production flexibility changes.
• Investigate and correct weaknesses to equipment that effect reliability or performance. Perform long term overhauls/rebuilds.
• Develop, maintain, and use factory digitalization tools that enhance organization's ability to improve reliability, minimize downtime, minimize maintenance cost and provide reliable spare parts control.
• Determine specification for required parts. Determine desired inventory level for required parts balancing cost and benefit. Determine key risks.
• Determine risks of failure and potential failure modes. Ensure that control measures are in place to minimize occurrence of failure and effects of failure. Ensure that contingency plans exist and are current.

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 Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with mechanical experience.
• 2+ years’ leadership experience leading equipment maintenance and repair.
• 5+ years’ experience as an engineer manufacturing.
• 3+ years’ experience in project management.
• Experience SAP or similar ERP system.
• Experience CAD.
• Experience in tooling repair and maintenance methods, and procedures.
• Visa sponsorship only for Continental employees.
• Relocation will be offered for this role.

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT 

• Experience as an engineer in plastics and/or rubber manufacturing.
• Knowledge of factory digitalization devices and software.
• Robot experience.
• License or certification as a stationary steam engineer is desirable.

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.