Process Engineer, Mixing

Continental•Mount Vernon, IL

1d•$79,000 - $94,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets. Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites. Job Description The Process Engineer - Mixing will: Develop and improve processes with respect to stabilization, cost reduction and variance reduction in the department. Special focus on the continuous improvement projects, Six Sigma, TQM, TPM. Actively participate in developing, monitoring, and improving processes throughout the plant. IMPROVEMENT OF PRODUCT AND PROCESS: Driving force in continuing improvement of systems and processes within the area of responsibilities with focus on process improvement and cost. Audit systems to identify trends and anomalies, including green/cured waste, and insure reduction countermeasures are developed. Assists in other areas of the plant when requested to improve plant performance. Support capability studies for QA department. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, Six Sigma, KAIZEN, TQM, TPM: Drive departmental improvement initiatives in six sigma, Kaizen, TQM and TPM. Leads and facilitates TPM-Reliability teams. Act as a team member on other work group teams and manage Identify, develop and implement continuous improvement projects. DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT: Assist in daily trouble shooting of manufacturing process in area of responsibility. Act as liaison to engineering services for departmental project work. While performing the above duties, Adhere to all safety and environmental rules and regulations. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
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.

Responsibilities

Develop and improve processes with respect to stabilization, cost reduction and variance reduction in the department.
Actively participate in developing, monitoring, and improving processes throughout the plant.
Driving force in continuing improvement of systems and processes within the area of responsibilities with focus on process improvement and cost.
Audit systems to identify trends and anomalies, including green/cured waste, and insure reduction countermeasures are developed.
Assists in other areas of the plant when requested to improve plant performance.
Support capability studies for QA department.
Drive departmental improvement initiatives in six sigma, Kaizen, TQM and TPM.
Leads and facilitates TPM-Reliability teams.
Act as a team member on other work group teams and manage Identify, develop and implement continuous improvement projects.
Assist in daily trouble shooting of manufacturing process in area of responsibility.
Act as liaison to engineering services for departmental project work.
Adhere to all safety and environmental rules and regulations.
Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored.