PPI (Product and Process) Chemical Engineer

Company Description

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 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Manage engineering capital investment projects related to material processing equipment.

• Improve rubber processing department by reducing scrap, increasing labor efficiency and machine reliability, and troubleshooting issues.

• Create, modify, and optimize material processing specifications and recipes in SAP and MAZDA.

• Conduct new material trials including tracking, feedback, problem solving and recommendations.

• Implement and improve production visibility and tracking through Power BI.

• Estimate and analyze production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.

• Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.

• Problem-solve and troubleshoot based on fundamental engineering principles. Must be available outside normal business hours up to 20% of the time to conduct trainings and on-floor trial runs.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical/Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field

• 2+ years of experience within a manufacturing/production environment

• Hands-on production troubleshooting and operator collaboration

• Strong communication within all levels of the organization

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills

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 for this role.

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• Experience with ERP System

• 2+ years of experience in process and product introduction within a manufacturing environment

• Experience in Rubber Manufacturing

• Problem-Solving Methods, such as 5Why, 8D, A3 or Fishbone

• Writing technical instructions

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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 [email protected] 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.