Mechanical Engineer

Initiate, develop and implement manufacturing processes for new products. Assume manufacturing process ownership for existing and new products. Initiate and lead manufacturing continuous improvement activities to meet and exceed specific measurable goals for department safety, quality, productivity, scrap reduction and up time.

Develop and improve processes with respect to stabilization, cost reduction and variance reduction in the department. Special focus on the continuous improvement projects, CBS, TQM, TPM. Actively participate in developing, monitoring, and improving processes throughout the plant.

IMPROVEMENT OF PRODUCT AND PROCESS: 

Driving force in continuing improvement of systems and processes within the area of responsibilities with focus on process improvement and cost.  Monitor systems to identify trends and anomalies, including waste, and ensure reduction countermeasures are developed. Assists in other areas of the plant to improve plant performance. Perform floor Time and Methods study using existing systems and new systems.  Observe and analyze floor operations to determine weaknesses and strengths for improvement opportunities.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, CBS, TQM, TPM:

Drive and track departmental improvement initiatives in CBS, TQM and TPM.  Participates in TPM, Reliability, and CBS teams.  Act as a team member on other work group teams and manage, identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement projects.

DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT:

 Assist in daily trouble shooting of manufacturing process in area of responsibility.  Act as liaison to engineering services for departmental project work.

While performing the above duties, Adhere to all safety and environmental rules and regulations.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.  3 plus years of experience is preferred.

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 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.