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 2024, Continental generated preliminary sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.
Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:
- Lead complex Product industrialization related projects focused on: Platform industrialization, Efficiency, RnD plant collaboration.
- Lead and oversee complex tire transfer projects between production plants, ensuring seamless execution while maintaining alignment with local toolbox requirements and consolidation partner objectives
- Direct the planning and validation of experimental tire orders (ETO) in close collaboration with plant operations, establishing quality benchmarks and driving corrective actions for any deviations
- Implementation of Release Notes (RN), ensuring accurate product release and adherence to Start of Production (SOP) timelines across all stakeholder groups
- Drive continuous process optimization initiatives to enhance the efficiency and reliability of product transfer operations
- Direct cross-functional collaboration with Quality Management, Production, and Product Industrialization teams to translate improvement guidelines into measurable operational outcomes
Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
- Own quality goal realization and lead quality optimization initiatives that drive measurable improvements in product and production performance
- Mentor and guide team members in quality standards and process compliance, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability
- Serve as a trusted consultant on tire layout and technical specifications, providing strategic guidance to support organizational objectives
- min,Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related technical field
- Fluent English proficiency (written and verbal)
- Proven ability to thrive in cross-functional, multicultural teams and collaborative environments
- Strong analytical and innovative problem-solving mindset with a data-driven approach
- Demonstrated passion for quality excellence and continuous improvement
- Self-motivated, organized, and proactive in managing complex projects independently
- Adaptable and agile mindset with comfort navigating ambiguity and change
- Proficiency with digital collaboration tools and modern project management methodologies
Additional Information
Salary depends on the candidate’s experience and skills.
Target salary: T11.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related technical field
- Fluent English proficiency (written and verbal)
- Proven ability to thrive in cross-functional, multicultural teams
- Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving mindset
- Demonstrated passion for quality excellence and continuous improvement
- Self-motivated, organized, and proactive in managing complex projects independently
- Adaptable and agile mindset comfortable with ambiguity and change
- Proficiency with digital collaboration tools and modern project management methodologies
What We Do
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 2020, Continental generated sales of €37.7 billion and currently employs around 235,000 people in 58 countries and markets. In 2021, the company celebrates its 150th anniversary.
