Quality Engineer

Company Description

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 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility. 

Job Description

• Support the achievement of quality objectives according to internal and external customer expectations
• Support implementation of continuous improvement activities and training measures 
• Participate in local quality related projects
• Ensure Control plan fulfillment throughout area of responsibility for Plant Clinton.
• Over-inspection of semi and/or assembly produced products according to control plans 
• Classify off-standard semi-products and take primary decision on usage thereof
• Take the necessary actions in case of non-conformities (inform relevant production personnel, stop the next process from using the off-standard material, blocking of semi-products and items produced with off-standard material)
• Apply non-conformance procedure
• Ensure plant compliance to IATF, legal, customer and internal requirements as required in his / her area of responsibility.
• Participate in internal and external audits and support the corrective actions following the audits
• Drive the SPC process in area of responsibility
• Ensure LPA audits performed and within area of responsibility.
• Complete over-inspection checklists and statistical control charts
• Enter data into the electronic SPC data collection system where applicable
• Take the necessary actions in case of negative trends (inform relevant production personnel)
• Input of quality related data into shop-floor systems
• Daily report for QM Assurance Manager
• Support analysis of quality relevant processes in case of quality deviations, in cooperation with production and process
• Support scrap reduction efforts & reduction in customer complaint.
• Support activities in structured problem solving activity

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 2 years of related work experience. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Six Sigma black belt certification 
• 3-5 Previous manufacturing experience
• Strong problem solving skills

Additional Information

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 [email protected] 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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