Internal - Process Quality Controller (Process Inspector) - Cold Prep (Night Shift - D Shift)

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 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 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division currently employs around 53,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.

Job Description

YOUR TASKS

Conducts inspections of tire semi-products throughout the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with quality standards, identifies and manages non-conforming materials, and maintains accurate quality, SPC, waste, and reporting data. Supports quality assurance through error-proofing verification, adherence to established procedures and systems, and communication of quality issues to production teams.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Execute tire inspection to ensure product quality level compliance with Continental Tire WW standards
• Must be able to pass titmus eye exam with/without correction and color blindness to perform tasks
• Utilize, refer to, and perform tasks using Continental Tire WW semi-product off-standard standards catalogue and QMS standards (ISO/TS16949, CCC, etc.)
• Inspect semi-products from preparation to curing according to control plans
• 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 and complete over-inspection checklists
• Enter data into the electronic SPC data collection system where applicable and
• Knowledge of CGMS system and produce daily report for quality engineers
• Weigh and classify waste in waste collection area and enter/collect data
• Complete error proofing verification
• Be self-managed, detail-oriented, and capable of performing under pressure.
• Follow all plant, ESH, CBS, quality, and department processes and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

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

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous or current certification in either tire build/cold prep/quality department (operator, setup, etc.)
• Must be willing to work selected shift for this position
• This role is an internal only position, external applicants will not be considered for this role
• 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
  
  

Additional Ways To Stand Out

• Previous data analysis experience in a working environment
• Previous experience with Microsoft Excel
• Continental Tire quality department experience
  
  

Additional Information

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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