Sr Manufacturing Process Engineer

ContiTech; Wahpeton (ND); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ContiTech is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to initiate and develop manufacturing processes and automated machinery for new and existing products. The role focuses on planning and maintaining engineering activities to meet plant targets and drive continuous improvement within a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will translate process requirements into actionable designs, implement factory processes per lean standards, and ensure successful installation, start-up, and handover

Qualifications

• Proven ability to translate process requirements into actionable designs.
• Experience improving manufacturing processes and equipment using lean methods.
• Strong analytical mindset to optimize production performance.

Responsibilities

• Translate production manufacturing process requirements into actionable process designs and automated machinery.
• Design and implement overall factory processes and equipment according to lean principles and standards.
• Ensure installation, start-up, validation, production handover, and continuous improvement of processes and equipment.
• Maintain records for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting process performance and implement improvements.

Skills

Lean principles

Analytical thinking

Education

B.S. in industrial or mechanical engineering

Job description

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Initiate, develop, and implement manufacturing processes and automated machinery to support new and existing products. Plan, implement, and maintain relative manufacturing engineering activities in order to meet plant targets, initiating and implementing action plans for continuous improvement of relevant processes.

This position is full-time during regular business hours and is on-call when necessary. Some travel may be required for this position.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Translate production manufacturing process requirements into actionable process designs and automated machinery.
• Design and implement overall factory processes and equipment according to sound lean principles and standards, supporting necessary industrialization activities of associated and affected product specifications.
• Ensure the installation, start-up, validation, production handover, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, and automated machinery according to applicable production control plans and standards
• Maintains records for purposes of monitoring, analyzing, and reporting manufacturing engineering and production process performance, initiating and implementing control measures to improve manufacturing engineering and production process performance.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE:

• B.S. Degree in industrial or mechanical engineering required.
• 5-10 Years of industrial experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Works safely and keeps work area clear of potential hazards, knows and understands company EHS policies.
• Knowledge of operating methods and procedures as they relate to their department.
• Demonstrated ability to perform assigned job functions in a manner which will consistently meet supervisor expectations.
• Deals effectively and cooperatively with established policies and procedures. Interfaces and cooperates with first line supervision effectively.
• Analytical thinking to introduce new innovations to production processes

Additional Information

THE ENVIRONMENT

• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as… (i.e., safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves etc).
• 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.
• The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting and operating machinery, with comprehensive training provided.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

• Occasional Stand, Drive,
• Occasional demands of wrist movement, grasping, lifting and fine manipulations
• Frequent Sitting, Walking
• Constant vision demands

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

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.