Sr Project Engineer

As a Project Engineer, you will provide technical support, capability improvement, standardized work, and immediate problem solving. Included in this endeavor is active participation in the ContiTech Business System (Lean) activities to reduce product and process variation and elimination of waste.  All changes to equipment are documented and communicated to all stakeholders in a way that allows for proper documentation (standard works, TPMs, BOM’s, etc.).  Initiating changes to the manufacturing line, improving accuracy of engineering documentation & systems. Successfully introducing new products and processes into production and implementing the appropriate level of technology on production processes.

Responsibilities:

• Operate production performance monitoring (regarding cost, lead time, scrap, waste, energy. OEE, etc.) and identify, prioritize and implement production process improvements.  
• Implement internal Mechanical Engineer standards (strategy, equipment, KPI’s, etc.)
• 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.
• Drive new process technology and continuous improvement: Ensure projects are completed on time.
• Work closely with product development engineers, maintenance, and area managers to improve efficiency of operations.
• Lead continuous improvement activity in the department.
• Comparing with other plants on best practices and implementing those findings to improve the overall facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related technical degree; Mechanical Engineer Degree is preferred
• 3+ years of experience

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 248.209.7425. 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.

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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