Regional Quality Assurance Engineer
Regional Quality Assurance Engineer
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Job Description
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
SG 10/11
We are seeking a dedicated Regional Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives in the manufacturing of Precured Treads (PCT). This role involves active crossfunctional collaboration to address complex technical challenges with manufacturing sites supplier quality R&D Engineering and Manufacturing teams. This position will play a pivotal role in strategic decisionmaking regarding quality and technical compliance for PCT in the region.
The Regional Quality Engineering will oversee the development and implementation of updated specifications to ensure adherence to quality technical and regulatory standards. This position is expected to develop and execute verification and validation protocols establish clear acceptance criteria and produce detailed reports to drive continuous improvement in product and process performance. It is expected that the Regional Quality Engineer provide innovative solutions and support the successful execution of quality engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle related to PCT manufacturing.
- Lead and Participate in Audits: Conduct and oversee quality audits (ISO 9001/IATF 16949) for PCT manufacturing locations. Act as a coauditor for other manufacturing sites including truck and passenger tires. Lead Auditor certification is advantageous.
- Develop and Maintain Quality Standards: Establish and uphold robust quality standards for the manufacture of precured treads ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
- Documentation Preparation: Create comprehensive documentation such as inspection/testing procedures work instructions PFMEAs control plans and process diagrams. Ensure all technical documents are clear accurate and meet internal and external standards. Review and provide feedback on peers technical documents.
- Product Evaluation and Corrective Actions: Independently assess product specifications and initiate corrective actions for nonconformances in collaboration with crossfunctional teams.
- Collaboration and Process Improvement: Work with manufacturing and development engineers to enhance process controls optimize documentation and drive continuous improvement through datadriven insights.
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Lead initiatives using structured problemsolving methodologies to optimize processes reduce defects and improve overall product quality.
- Project Leadership: Lead qualityoriented projects ensuring timelines and goals are met while actively participating to achieve quality requirements and compliance.
- Customer Complaint Investigation: Investigate customer complaints and provide technical reports collaborating with manufacturing sites R&D and supplier quality teams.
- AIAG Core Tools Proficiency: Demonstrate understanding of AIAG core tools including FMEA Control Plan MSA and SPC.
- Reporting: Perform Regional reporting of performance indicators track actions and followup. Participate in strategy planning a plant level region and central level.
- Additional Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned contributing to team success.
Qualifications :
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE
- Bachelors degree in related engineering or science discipline
- 25 years of related professional manufacturing experience
- Indepth understanding of quality management systems (ISO 9001 IATF 16949) and problemsolving techniques (5WHY A3 8D)
- Strong technical writing skills for clear accurate and compliant documents
- Experience in customer complaint investigations failure analysis and report writing
- Proactive selfmotivated and able to manage complex tasks and multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment
- Willingness to travel up to 30% 40% of the time both international and domestic travel
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Continental is only able to offer visa support for internals individuals who currently hold an existing valid employment visa
- Domestic Relocation can be offered
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT
- Masters degree
- 57 years of related experience with automotive experience
- Lead Auditor Certification
- Knowledge in statistical tools and concepts
Additional Information :
THE PERKS
- Immediate Benefits
- Robust Total Rewards Package
- Paid Time Off
- Volunteer Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Discounts including tire discounts
- Competitive Bonus Programs
- Employee 401k Match
- Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20 Employee Resource groups.
- Hybrid Work
- Employee Assistance Program
- Future Growth Opportunities including personal and professional
- And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
EEOStatement:
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 or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. 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 nondisability related technical issues will not receive a call back.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
