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.
Are you ready to shape the future with us?
Job DescriptionJob Description
This role can sit in Fairlawn, OH, Norfolk, NE or Mount Pleasant, IA
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Serve as Business Area technical authority for hydraulic hose manufacturing equipment, ensuring consistent standards and capability across all sites.
- Serve as core expert during end‑to‑end industrialization of new products from design definition through launch and stable serial production.
- Provide expert guidance on manufacturing equipment technologies, materials, and assembly processes, including escalation and problem‑solving support.
- Define and optimize equipment concepts, Automation, tooling, and layouts to meet safety, quality, cost, scalability, and capability targets.
- Support investment initiatives for capital asset selection to manufacture hoses
- Lead improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Support structured problem‑solving using Lean and Six Sigma tools (A3, 8D, DMAIC, SPC, MSA).
- Deploy and govern manufacturing best practices and technical standards to ensure consistency and long‑term equipment robustness, with global teams and under global hose manufacturing standards.
- Seek newer technologies for hose manufacturing with a market perspective and global new trends.
- Support strategic planning for maintenance of hose equipment
- Support ME Leadership with reviewing post‑launch manufacturing performance to ensure stable serial production and compliance with industrialization standards.
- Support ME Leadership with monitoring of KPIs for equipment performance and efficiency
- Identify and assess industrialization equipment risks and coordinate mitigation actions with plant teams.
- Analyze trends and deviations to prevent recurrence and drive proactive improvement.
- Drive implementation and adherence to global equipment standards across locations.
- Define, maintain, and deploy technical guidelines and best practices in alignment with sector and plant teams.
- Serve as subject matter expert for hydraulic hose equipment industrialization, providing training, coaching, and technical support to engineers and plant teams.
- Support introduction of new technologies, materials, and processes through proper validation, documentation, and standardization.
Qualifications
Qualifications
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, with strong knowledge in hydraulic hose manufacturing processes.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in rubber and plastic production processes and ramp-up projects.
- Experience with engineering software packages including MS Office Suite
- Deep expertise in the state-of-the-art equipment for hydraulic hose manufacturing (Mandrel Preparation, Extrusion, Braiding, Cover, Assembly, Curing, Blow out, Pressure Test and Crimping)
- Experienced working with international teams on production topics and understanding foreign cultures
- Ability to travel 15-35%
- Proficiency in English required
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
- 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, with strong knowledge in hydraulic hose manufacturing processes.
- Rubber and hydraulic hose technology, including braided and spiral designs and manufacturability
- Hydraulic hose production processes & equipment
- Core hose manufacturing processes (mandrel preparation, extrusion, braiding, cover, curing, blow‑out, pressure testing, crimping, inspection, packing, etc.)
- Product and process industrialization technologies, systems, standards, and infrastructure
- Industrial engineering fundamentals and methods
- Design and product manufacturing test processes
- Technical requirements definition to support the purchasing process
Additional Information
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 / 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 [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. 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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience with strong knowledge of hydraulic hose manufacturing processes
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in rubber and plastic production processes and ramp-up projects
- Experience with engineering software packages, including Microsoft Office Suite
- Deep expertise in hydraulic hose manufacturing equipment, including mandrel preparation, extrusion, braiding, covering, assembly, curing, blowout, pressure testing, and crimping
- Experience working with international teams on production topics and understanding foreign cultures
- Ability to travel 15% to 35%
- Proficiency in English
- 7+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience with strong knowledge of hydraulic hose manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of rubber and hydraulic hose technology, including braided and spiral designs and manufacturability
- Experience with hydraulic hose production processes and equipment
- Experience with core hose manufacturing processes, including inspection and packing
- Knowledge of product and process industrialization technologies, systems, standards, and infrastructure
- Knowledge of industrial engineering fundamentals and methods
- Experience with design and product manufacturing test processes
- Experience defining technical requirements to support purchasing processes
Continental Industry Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Continental Industry and has not been reviewed or approved by Continental Industry.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement matching and pension contributions are highlighted across several locations, with some roles advertising a 6% 401(k) match and immediate vesting. Such features are portrayed as competitive elements within the overall package.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with HSA contributions in the U.S., are commonly offered. Wellness initiatives and preventive care are also noted in multiple regions.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Feedback suggests weekly attendance or production bonuses and annual performance bonuses are present in various roles. Profit-sharing and other financial incentives are also described in company materials for certain locations.
Continental Industry Insights
What We Do
ContiTech is a leading industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe, and convenient material-based solutions using rubber, plastics, metal, and fabric. It serves diverse industrial sectors, including off-highway mobility, mining, agriculture, construction, energy management, and the automotive industry, providing system-critical components like hoses, conveyor belts, and air springs for challenging industrial environments globally.
