Global Head, Tire Product & OEM Strategy

Continental

Fort Mill (SC)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Benefits

Robust Total Rewards Package

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts, including tire DIS

Competitive Bonus Programs

Employes 401k Match

Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment

Hybrid Work

Employee Assistance Program

Future Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Continental in the United States is seeking an experienced engineering leader to manage product development teams, technology support, and design for manufacturability for LT4x4 AT+ tires worldwide. You will translate customer needs into R&D requirements, serve as the main technical contact during events, testing, and validation, and guide strategy with OEM partners.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Engineering, 10+ years of related experience, and a track record leading cross-functional

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
10+ years' related professional experience.
18+ months experience of leading people and/or projects.
ACfEL must be complete before a promotion to SG 13/14.
Experience in areas of product development, technology development, manufacturing and/or quality management.
Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, driving innovation, and aligning strategies.
Relocation assistance available for this opportunity.
Legal authorization to work in the US; visa sponsorship for internal employees only.

Responsibilities

Manage the product development teams, technology support, and Design for Manufacturability for LT4x4 AT+ tires world wide.
Identify main customer needs (current and future) and define R&D needs to fulfill customer requirements.
Main contact for technical discussions with customer during events, testing sessions, validation of development concepts and processes.
Product development, introduction, target approvals, and transfers (WW RE and OE)
Product Compliance and Quality Assurance
Strategy definition for future business with different OEMs
Translation of customer strategy needs into future R&D tech requirements
Design for Manufacturability
Planning and Budgeting coordination
Leading & developing a high performance team