Central Manufacturing Process Engineer, Extrusion/RH Innerliner

Continental

Leading role to establish globally process standards in extrusion to minimize variation, eliminate systematic inefficiencies and waste (scrap, rework and workoff);
Challenge old paradigm by establishing new methodologies, like agile project approaches, BIG DATA implementation, digitalization and develop innovative solution;
Develop and establish sustainable solution to stabilize manufacturing processes with regards to;
tire weight, tire uniformity, visual appearance, rolling resistance, …;
Lead projects within Manufacturing and R&D as stakeholder to enhance product performance stability by continuously reducing production variations;
Establish and promote risk assessment culture in manufacturing process organization;
Run necessary process risk assessment with R&D and plant process engineers for sustainable process performance;
Establish and promote continuous improvement culture in manufacturing process organization with regard to capability, efficiency and yield maximization;
Manage a diverse/cross functional R&D and Manufacturing team;
Coaching and supporting within global processing team network by sharing and documenting best of best practices.

Highly self driven and strong motivation skills;
Academic Degree in Engineering, i.e. Mechanical, Industrial or equivalent;
Experience in collaboration with production plants for product industrialization/implementation across different locations or tire development is preferred;
Project management experience in an international environment is beneficial;
Fluent in English (written and spoken);
Strategic thinking and creativity;
Data analytics and statistical evaluation skills are preferred;
Structured, self-dependent working style;
Ability to work in a team, problem solving skills as well as assertiveness;
Strong customer and result orientation;
Intercultural sensitivity;
Strong communication and passion to drive new ideas into reality;
cca 30 % of traveling.