Process Engineer, Mixing

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC • Mount Vernon, IL • 2d ago

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of 39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world's largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.

The Process Engineer - Mixing will:

Develop and improve processes with respect to stabilization, cost reduction and variance reduction in the department. Special focus on the continuous improvement projects, Six Sigma, 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. Audit systems to identify trends and anomalies, including green/cured waste, and insure reduction countermeasures are developed. Assists in other areas of the plant when requested to improve plant performance. Support capability studies for QA department.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, Six Sigma, KAIZEN, TQM, TPM:

Drive departmental improvement initiatives in six sigma, Kaizen, TQM and TPM. Leads and facilitates TPM-Reliability 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.

Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored.

NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree

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.

This position may offer relocation assistance.

The Environment

Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures/ guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as hearing protection and steel toe shoes.

The job is within a non-climate controlled environment where you will be exposed to temperature swings (hot/cold), forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise.

THE PERKS

Immediate Benefits

Robust Total Rewards Package

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts, including tire discounts

Employer 401k Match

Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.

Employee Assistance Program

Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional

And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $79,000 to $94,000 a year.

Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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 Careers@conti-na.com 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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