Industrial Engineer

Continental; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Package

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts

Employer 401k Match

Diverse & Inclusive ERGs

Employee Assistance Program

Future Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (0505) is seeking an Industrial Engineer to support manufacturing processes at our Mount Vernon, IL site. You will use industrial engineering tools to analyze operations and improve efficiency under the Plant Industrial Engineering Manager's guidance.

Responsibilities include cost studies, capital requests, time and methods studies, and coordinating with Production, Controlling, and other departments to implement cost-reduction projects while maintaining safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or other related engineering field.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.
• No relocation assistance is offered for this position

Responsibilities

• Maintain current wage payment system under the guidance and control of the Plant Industrial Engineering Manager.
• Use sound Industrial Engineering tools and procedures, control the system for optimum efficiency of the manufacturing processes.
• Produce cost studies and estimates to verify recommendations in layout patterns, equipment, design and method changes.
• Coordinate with Controller, Production Management, and Supervision to prepare cost reduction programs and projects to reduce manufacturing costs.
• Assists production with the resolution of production/productivity problems and equipment selection.
• Work with all Plant Manufacturing, Engineering, Controlling, and Technical departments to design and implement projects to reduce costs, install new processes or new systems.
• Assist Human Resources and plant management in determining procedure for adoption with minimal interruption.
• Perform floor Time and Methods study using existing systems and new systems.
• Observe and analyze Floor operations to determine weaknesses and strengths for improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of Capital Requests for the Plant.
• Coordinate with Industrial Engineering Manager for the enforcement of Standard Operating Procedures and policies.
• Perform Special Projects for Plant Management and other duties as directed by the Industrial Engineering Manager.
• Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

• Legal Entity: Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (0505)
• Referral Bonus: Yes
• Working Time: Full Time

Company Description

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. In2023, Continental generatedpreliminary sales of€41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in56 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.

Job Description

The Industrial Engineer will:

Maintain current wage payment system under the guidance and control of the Plant Industrial Engineering Manager. Use sound Industrial Engineering tools and procedures, control the system for optimum efficiency of the manufacturing processes. Produce cost studies and estimates to verify recommendations in layout patterns, equipment, design and method changes. Co-ordinate with Controller, Production Management, and Supervision to prepare cost reduction programs and projects to reduce manufacturing costs.

• Assists production with the resolution of production/productivity problems and equipment selection.
• Work with all Plant Manufacturing, Engineering, Controlling, and Technical departments to design andimplement projects to reduce costs, install new processes or new systems. Assist Human Resources and plant management in determining procedure for adoption with minimal interruption.
• Perform floor Time and Methods study using existing systems and new systems.
• Observe and analyze Floor operations to determine weaknesses and strengths for improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of Capital Requests for the Plant.
• Coordinate with Industrial Engineering Manager for the enforcement of Standard Operating Procedures and policies.
• Perform Special Projects for Plant Management and other duties as directed by the Industrial Engineering Manager.
• Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored.

NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or other related engineering field
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.
• No relocation assistance is offered for this position

Preferred Requirements:

• 1+ years in a manufacturing plant
• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures/ guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as hearing protection and steel toe shoes.
• The job is within a non-climate controlled environment where you will be exposed to temperature swings (hot/cold), forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise.

Additional Information

THE PERKS

• Robust Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Employer401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

The starting annual salary for this role is $75,000 a year.

Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / 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 for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, 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 [e-mail] or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. 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.