Process Engineer (Hot Preparation)

Job description

Responsible for Process Engineering tasks in specific area - Hot Preparation and interfaces within Business team and other areas. Position has direct influence on machine performance, process stability and product quality, Manufacturing system. Recipe Management: Inserting of recipes into equipment, maintaining and optimization of recipes, documenting of recipes Creation of process related documentation, performance reports, book of requirements, guidelines, work instruction, process speciation Cascades and implements standards and requirements to department processes Participates in external and internal audits, develops and implements improvement plans Follow up quality KPIs and enables corrective and improvement actions Ensures Productivity - Implement processes that produce efficiently to the required output and to specification. Ensures Production Quality - Implement and maintain processes that produce products to required quality objectives. Implementation of corrective actions to reduce scrap, rework / work off and increase stability, efficiency and tire yield Conducting structured problem solving, incl. lessons learned documentation and implementation Conduct all necessary studies to monitored and document process stability Initiate activities to ensure process performance on required level with respect to efficiency, stability, scrap level Create process documentation, work instruction, training relevant material and train the trainer Final process approval with respect to efficiency, stability and scrap level Process stability, implementation of process improvement and reduce process variation Ensure immediate notification and response, and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazards Demonstrate exemplary personal behavior in ESH and motivate others Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field 5 years experience in Tire manufacturing environment 3 years experience in relevant area eg. Mixing, Preparation, Extrusion, Building, Curing and Final Finish or Automotive industry Business. Project management knowledge Managed small group of employees over a period at least 2 years Ideally had exposure to international projects or worked in a cross culture environment Good command of English What We Offer Free lunch, uniform and company transportation Housing allowance Performance bonus Provident fund Flexible working program Family health care program Group insurance (medical, dental) Inclusive and diverse culture Good health and wellness program (e.g., sport clubs, fitness) Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application. Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. 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 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 55,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.