Specialist Product Platform Development

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 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

THE POSITION

Perform the product platform development for Fluid Handling Solutions of the Sector ContiTech with the following goals:

• Worldwide development of technical Hose Platforms (PPD Fluid Handling Solutions) for the global technology central function and all Industry BAs as well SSL BA with focus on one product family. Lead projects with the goal to focus on strategy and maintain customer centricity.
• Implement the activities between all GSCF and BA functions (internal and external interfaces) for new platforms with focus on making the ContiTech product portfolio more sustainable, more innovative, and less complex.
• Build product competency and efficiency by improving the structure - function understanding.
• Interface with the material development, test method development, process development and simulation
• Efficient project management in PLC D1 process landscape with steering of relevant communication to stakeholders.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition & Employee Discounts
• Annual Bonus
• Employer 401(k) Match
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years or relevant experience required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience in rubber technology or polymer science
• Experience utilizing MS Office 365 and SAP software.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 10%
• 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 opening.
• Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Engineering or equivalent.
• Product development experience
• Test concept development (DOE etc.)
• Structured problem-solving methods (Ishikawa, 5 Why, etc.)
• Communication and project management

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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