QM Engineer (Calendering & Hot Preparation)

Company 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 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 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

Assure quality conformance by implementation of product controls, prevention measures as well as containment of potential non-conformances for semi-products from raw material receiving until product delivery to the customer. All finished products of Calendering and Hot preparation; metrics: incidents, successful structured problem solving, Non conformity Management.

• Esurance of outgoing semi-product quality
• Ensure quality inspection policies and procedures are followed throughout the production and product process, fulfilling customer and internal central requirements.
• Decide on final disposition of off-standard products, in cooperation with Product Industrialization and Process Engineer Team.
• Measure and evaluate process and product key quality characteristics, e.g. via over-inspection at the required frequency and ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken when required.
• Drive the SPC process in the preparation areas.
• Esurance of quality management systems compliance in the preparation areas.
• Leading and directing a small group of quality inspectors.
• Annual budget control for Quality Management in Calendering and Preparation areas.
• Be facilitator structure problem solving and ambassador of quality behavior award.

Reporting and Evaluation

• Preparation of quality records (control charts, trend charts…).
• Lead activities in the performance of special evaluations of product and process characteristic.

ESH

• Ensure implementation of measures and maintain control.
• Raise awareness and provide information about ESH responsibilities and duties.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or above in engineering or scientific field.
• Minimum 3 years experience within Quality Management.
• Good knowledge of IATF16949 system and management process.
• Experience in quality management tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, 8D, etc.).
• Minimum of 2 years experience in leading a team.
• Project management knowledge.
• Good in spoken and written English.
• Working in international environment.

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