Job Description

THE COMPANY

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. 

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.

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Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The manufacturing Engineer will lead and support structured problem-solving activities in the plant to address safety, waste and productivity concerns as well as identifies opportunities in the plant for improvement and take action to address them.  This position is located in Mt. Pleasant, IA.

• Lead capital investment projects from scope definition through implementation in support of plant strategy and direction.
• Communicate with suppliers of equipment to determine correct equipment for applications and also as needed to support troubleshooting of existing equipment.
• Lead, initiative and support projects aimed at standardizing best practice approaches and sharing lessons learned.
• Utilize experience and lessons learned to identifying gaps in the plant processes for project execution and implementation.
• Identify opportunities in the plant for improvement and take action to address them.
• Support continuous improvement related to the key KPIs in the plant.
• Support implementation of safety, production, productivity, and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field.
• 3+ years of professional experience.
• Methodological competence in the field of Engineering.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• Cross-functional experience e.g. in engineering, quality, production or CBS preferred. 
• Experience working as part of a project team.
• Experience leading a project team preferred.
• Experience in rubber and/or plastic extrusion preferred.

Additional Information

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits
• Robust Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts.
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employee 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
• Hybrid Work
• 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 / 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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