Industrial Engineer (Entry) (Temporary)

Continental Corporation; San Luis Potosí, Salinas de Hidalgo; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Mexico seeks an Industrial Engineer to develop and improve standards and processes for productivity and optimization. You will conduct time and motion studies, capacity analysis, and headcount planning, driving ergonomic layouts and efficient material flows across operations.

You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, collaborate with Production, HR, Training, ESH, and other teams to achieve plant targets and sustainable gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of IE principles including time and motion studies, capacity analysis, manpower planning, ergonomics, and process optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to analyze operational data and translate findings into actionable improvement plans.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• English proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve IE standards and processes to optimize productivity, efficiency, capacity, and manpower utilization.
• Conduct time and motion studies, capacity and headcount analysis, and identify opportunities to improve layouts, ergonomics, material flow, and operations.
• Lead and support continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives across cross-functional teams to achieve plant targets.

Skills

Time & motion studies

Capacity analysis

Manpower planning

Ergonomics

Process optimization

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving Industrial Engineering standards and processes to optimize productivity, efficiency, capacity, and manpower utilization. Conduct time and motion studies, capacity and headcount analysis, and identify opportunities to improve layouts, ergonomics, material flow, and operational performance. Lead and support continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives, working cross-functionally with Production, HR, Training, ESH, and other teams to ensure sustainable improvements and achievement of plant targets.

Additional Information

Continental we are committed to building an inclusive and discrimination-free ecosystem in Mexico, these principles are rooted in our corporate philosophy and culture. Therefore, it is totally forbidden to request a pregnancy or HIV test as part of our selection processes. #LI-AT1At

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of Industrial Engineering principles, including time and motion studies, capacity analysis, manpower planning, ergonomics, and process optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to analyze operational data and translate findings into actionable improvement plans.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• English proficiency preferred

Company Description

Continentalis a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around76,000 peoplein 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from theTires group sectormake mobility saferandsmarter. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers.In fiscal 2025, the Tiresgroup sectorgenerated sales of 13.8 billion euros.Continental's tire division currently employs around 53,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.