Continental
Manufacturing
SeniorSpecialistManufacturingEngineering–RubberProcessing&Equipment
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“Senior Specialist Manufacturing Engineering – Rubber Processing & Equipment at Continental. Skills: Rubber processing, Equipment development, Automation. Develop manufacturing processes. Optimize manufacturing processes”
What You'll Achieve.
Enhance competitiveness
Industry & Context.
Analytical problem-solving; Structured problem-solving; Technical problem solver
40-50% travel willingness
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Degree in Electrical Engineering, Degree in Automation Engineering, Comparable discipline degree, Long-term experience in manufacturing engineering, Long-term experience in process development, Long-term experience in equipment development, Expertise in mixing and compounding, Expertise in fluid handling systems, Expertise in conveying solutions, Solid understanding of industrial machinery, Solid understanding of tooling, Solid understanding of production equipment, Experience developing machine specifications, Experience reviewing machine specifications, Experience approving machine specifications, Experience with automation systems, Experience with electrical automation systems, Ability to work across disciplines, Analytical problem-solving skills, Structured problem-solving skills, Fluent in English
Nice to Have
Rubber or elastomer processing experience preferred, Depth in automation/electrical automation systems depending on specialization
What You'll Do.
Develop manufacturing processes
Optimize manufacturing processes
Industrialize manufacturing processes
Develop equipment for rubber products
Drive process development for mixing
Drive process development for extrusion
Drive process development for calendering
Drive process development for assembly
Drive process development for confection
Drive process development for curing
Drive process development for finishing
Drive equipment development for fluid handling
Drive equipment development for conveying solutions
Translate requirements into concepts
Define equipment specifications
Review equipment specifications
Support supplier selection
Support Factory Acceptance Tests
Support Site Acceptance Tests
Support handover to operations
Contribute to automation system design
Contribute to electrical automation system design
Integrate automation systems
Integrate electrical automation systems
Act as technical problem solver
Solve complex process issues
Solve complex equipment issues
Solve complex ramp-up issues
Evaluate capital investments
Justify capital investments
Prepare savings calculations
Prepare business-case justifications
Improve manufacturing cost performance
Address machine-related costs
Address labor-related costs
Address operational efficiency
Support global plant launches
Support technology transfer
Support standardization
Drive innovation in manufacturing technologies
Drive innovation in manufacturing processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Across disciplines
Full Job 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. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets. Guided by the vision of being the customer's first choice for material-driven solutions, the ContiTech group sector focuses on development competence and material expertise for products and systems made of rubber, plastics, metal, and fabrics. These can also be equipped with electronic components in order to optimize them functionally for individual services. ContiTech's industrial growth areas are primarily in the areas of energy, agriculture, construction, and surfaces. In addition, ContiTech serves the automotive and transportation industries as well as rail transport. * Develop, optimize, and industrialize manufacturing processes and equipment for rubber‑based products, with a dedicated focus on automation‑driven hose and belt manufacturing. * Drive process and equipment development for core rubber technologies including mixing, extrusion, calendaring, assembly, confection, curing, and finishing. * Lead or support equipment development for fluid handling systems (hoses) or conveying solutions (belts), depending on individual area of specialization. * Translate product, process, quality, and regulatory requirements into robust machine, tooling, and automation concepts. * Define and review equipment specifications and support supplier selection, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), ramp‑up, and handover to operations. * Contribute to the design and integration of automation and/or electrical automation systems, including PLCs, drives, sensors, HMI, and safety functions, according to technical focus. * Act as a technical problem solver for compl
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