PPI Engineer

Job Description
• manage product specific ramp-up or change projects (e.g. team setup, interfacing to business / customer organization, project planning and control, etc.) for e.g. new raw materials or new / relocated production processes according to BU specific standards • create and update Plant Recipes according to the BU Master Recipes based on the localy available raw materials and production processes in alignment with the R&D Global PI• update of product specific production control plan (in close cooperation with Q) and work instructions (pre-series, series) according to standards provided by R&D Global PI and BU MPE• prepare shelf life/storage instructions• plan and perform product specific testing (e.g. new reinforcements steel cords, fabrics) and start-up of production process and pre-series production (e.g. ensuring processability, equipment performance) and handover to production (series) according to standards and make decision about the plant level approval in alignment with the R&D PI and BU MPE• update of product specific process FMEA according to local conditions and standards• identify and implement product optimization potential (e.g. raw material replacement) in running articles in alignment with R&D PI according to standards• proactive solving of quality issues regarding customer complaints and reject rate (in close cooperation with Q) according to BU specific standards• identify and implement technical production processes optimization potential regarding quality, efficiency and capability (i.e. process parameters as e.g. Mixing cycle, etc.) according to standards• execute product and process industrialization performance (KPI) monitoring and reporting (e.g. regarding cost, lead time, quality of product and process industrialization activities such as ramp-up projects)• Implement measures to improve product and process industrialization performance• local implementation of BU product and process industrialization standards• provide feedback and input for further development of standards regarding product and process industrialization processes (e.g. definition of production parameters, production flow plans, production control plans and work instructions, etc.), product and process industrialization IT tools (e.g. FMEA software) to segment, BU or divisional functions

Job Requirements
• university degree, preferably in mechanical/manufacturing engineering, chemistry • 5 or more years of professional experience in various process engineering functions• cross-functional experience e.g. in engineering, quality, production or CBS preferred• comprehensive experience in rubber and plastic production processes and ramp-up projects• Leadership or Project Management experience preferred• experience in working with international teams on production topics and understanding of foreign cultures• proficient in minimum 2 languages, English and local language is mandatory

EEO Statement

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About Continental

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. The ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures, for example, cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries. Guided by the vision of "smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber," the group sector draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services.