Internal - Process Engineer - Final Finish

YOUR TASKS Drives continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing processes, resolving production and quality issues, implementing sustainable solutions, and collaborating across teams to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase output. HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Analyze workflows to identify improvement areas in the process Drive change initiatives utilizing cross-functional team collaboration and lean manufacturing principles to effect lasting process advancements Develop and upkeep aids such as process alerts, work instructions, and one-point lessons Identify process problems and own their resolutions to increase production output, including root cause analysis and data reporting to department Analyze capital expenditures and project designs to find cost cutting and investment driving solutions, including for new equipment to ensure proper release Identify areas for quality improvement in the process and collaborate to find solutions that drive down scrap in the area Must have continuous improvement experience Ensure implementation of measures and maintain controls 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. WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE Bachelor’s degree in related Engineering or Technical field & two or more years' relevant experience in a related manufacturing environment OR If no bachelors degree, must be currently enrolled in a bachelors degree program in a related engineering or technical field and have a minimum of 6-9 years of relevant experience 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 posting No relocation assistance is offered for this position ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT Tire manufacturing experience 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 [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. Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.