R&D Product and Process Industrialization Engineer—Air Suspension Bellow

As a Product and Process Industrialization Engineer, you will be responsible for air spring bellow development and other rubber components for passenger cars and light trucks we are looking for a rubber material expert to strengthen our team. You will be working as part of global engineering teams including Continental and its customers.

• Local implementation of new materials (raw materials, compounds, reinforcements, bellow products) regarding process and processability up to serial production
• Create and update material specifications for series production.
• Collaborate with supplier (fabric, cord, polymer, rubber chemicals, etc.) to support new product development, localization, quality, material property deviation and sampling processes
• Define material tolerances to guarantee stable product quality
• Define and evaluate lab tests and limits for inspection of incoming materials (raw materials, compounds, reinforcements)
• Definition of procedures for materials in the production processes
• Support of operations concerning material issues within serial production
• Local technical contact for R&D central functions
• Support as technical expert in claims (raw materials, compounds, reinforcements, bellows, field returns)
• Perform lab analysis to support claims, and carry out return part analysis
• Determine and document root cause of complaint and failure
• Support supplier audits
• Ensure environmentally friendly handling of materials, avoid the use and introduction of hazardous materials
• Fulfill legal and customer requirements in collaboration with Corporate Health and Safety
• Creation of material safety data sheets for bellow products
• Support of sustainability activities of rubber materials within the Continental Automotive Technologies

Required Qualifications:

• Fluent in English mandatory (Speaking / Writing).  

• Knowledge related to rubber compounds is desired
• Demonstrated problem solving and communication skills
• Demonstrated passion, dedication, and commitment
• Ability to travel throughout the year
• Valid driving license.
• Valid VISA a plus
• Valid Passport.

Desired Qualifications:
• Degree in Automotive, Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Material Engineering
• 2 or more years of experience working in automotive / material development
• Experience with vehicle dynamics, chassis, or suspension development
• Hands-on experience

“At Continental we are committed to building an inclusive and discrimination-free ecosystem in Mexico, these principles are rooted in our corporate philosophy and culture. Therefore, it is totally forbidden to request a pregnancy or HIV test as part of our selection processes.”

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Continental desarrolla tecnologías y servicios vanguardistas para la movilidad sostenible e interconectada de personas y bienes. Fundada en 1871, la empresa de tecnología ofrece soluciones seguras, eficientes, inteligentes y asequibles para vehículos, máquinas, tráfico y transporte. En 2021, Continental generó ventas por 33 800 millones de euros y actualmente emplea a más de 190 000 personas en 58 países y mercados. El 8 de octubre de 2021, la empresa celebró su 150 aniversario.

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