What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Continental Group Sector ContiTech?
Company Description
ContiTech is one of the world’s leading material experts for industry applications. The Continental group sector offers its customers reliable, 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 20,000 employees (Status as of March 2026) at more than 60 sites globally, and sales of some 6.0 billion euros (2025), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.
Job Description
The Process Engineer will provide technical support, capability improvement, standardized work, immediate problem solving, and process support for multiple processes.
- Provide technical support for manufacturing concerns.
- Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
- Process data collection and analysis to make data-based decisions and implement corrective actions.
- Control of non-conforming material flow throughout the plant; work closely with shift quality engineer.
- Provide customer concern support and corrective actions.
- Ensure supplier correction action effectiveness for all incoming material concerns.
- Participate in kaizen events, layered audit and internal audit process.
- Validation and release of processes for new products and engineering changes.
- Define preventive measures and detect control methods: Owner of Control Plan.
- Drive new process technology and continuous improvement: Ensure projects are completed on time.
- Work closely with product development engineers, maintenance and shift area managers to improve efficiency of operations.
- Additional job duties as necessary to facilitate plant operation and needs.
Qualifications
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or other related field
- Internship experience related to process engineering
- Strong leadership, people, and organizational skills
- Must be able to communicate at all levels of the organization
- Must be able to solve problems and issues
- Must be detail-oriented
- Experience working with quality standards ISO9001 or similar
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.
No Relocation provided
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office, SAP, and QMS desired
- Experience working in lean manufacturing environment
- Working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Experience with rubber manufacturing
Additional Information
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.