Engineering Manager

Job Description

THE COMPANY
ContiTech, a division of Continental, is one of the world's leading suppliers of technical elastomer
products and is a specialist in plastics technology. ContiTech develops and produces functional parts,
components, and systems for machine and plant engineering, mining, the automotive industry, and other important industries.
Our Auburn, IN location is seeking an Engineering Manager to join our team
to support vibration control products. In this role you will support the Operations team by identifying and eliminating root cause of process related inefficiency

Are you ready to shape the future with us?
Core Responsibilities • Taking an active role on the shop floor with Process and Control Engineers • Managing the strategic and tactical activities with process development and improvements on the floor• Works closely with Maintenance and Facilities groups to coordinate process improvement, provide training on new technologies/processes, and ensure resources are properly allocated and processes/procedures are adjusted accordingly• Responsibilities for reviewing and quoting all new jobs. Manage the creation of process flows (APQP), tooling requirements, BOM's, routing and setting standards for manufacturing processes and equipment• Responsibility for support to all process improvements to help achieve maximum profit with low labor costs• Steers capital, resources, and other investments to achieve plant priorities, goals, and long-term strategy• Supports Launch Team to produce product to specification which complies with customer delivery schedules• Supports BU strategic projects and CBS activities including time study activities as required• Adherence to policies and procedures established by Segment/BU• Adherence to Safety and other protocols• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.
WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY• Immediate Benefits• Paid Time Off• Tuition & Employee Discounts• Annual Bonus• Employer 401(k) Match• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

Job Requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology or Industrial Technology • 7 years of relevant professional experience• Willingness to spending time working on shop floor• Travel to other manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required• Prior experience within a manufacturing environment• Program management experience • Strong problem solving and decision-making skills• Exceptional communication skills to all levels of the organization• Ability to multi-task and possess strong prioritizing and delegation skills• Management and leadership skills experience with direct reports
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Preferred Qualifications • A3 and/or KT problem solving certification• 5+ years' experience in automotive manufacturing• Experience with Quality and Environmental standards• Experience with Cost Estimating and/or Industrial Engineering

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.

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.