Quality Assurance Associate/Specialist

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 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 42,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.8 billion euros (2023), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Improve product and manufacturing process capability to reduce variability in the manufacturing environment.
• Assure high First Pass Yield values, low waste, and greater on-time delivery of products to customers.
• Provide assistance in improving the process and product quality
• React to daily low capability values, out of tolerance points on SPC charts, and support improvement programs (projects) to gain control of poor performing characteristics.
• This position will focus on supporting the Operations and Plant Production Floor environment.
• Lead, facilitate, teach, and participate on continuous improvement teams and projects to support business center efforts to improve Quality, reduce Scrap, and Quality Systems
  
  

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or min 2 years of Quality Control experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience in a manufacturing, plant production floor environment, and/or internship-related work.
• Working Knowledge of ISO 9001 and QA Management Systems
• Proficient Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Access, Project, SAP
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Be able to understand processes and systems and see interactions
• Have good problem-solving skills and be able to implement solutions
• Must be able to overcome obstacles and get results
• Be able to collaborate with people on the production floor and management staff
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• No relocation offered
  
  

ADDITONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years’ experience in Quality Control systems in a manufacturing, plant production floor environment
• Rubber manufacturing engineering experience
• Certified Quality Engineer credentials
• Experience with Quality Core tools such as SPC, Gage R&R, PFMEA, 8D/A3
  
  

Additional Information

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance & Employee Discounts
• Employer 401(k) Match
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• 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.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / 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, 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 Careers@conti-na.com 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 non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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