PPI (Product and Process) Chemical Engineer

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 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Manage engineering capital investment projects related to material processing equipment.
• Improve rubber processing department by reducing scrap, increasing labor efficiency and machine reliability, and troubleshooting issues.
• Create, modify, and optimize material processing specifications and recipes in SAP and MAZDA.
• Conduct new material trials including tracking, feedback, problem solving and recommendations.
• Implement and improve production visibility and tracking through Power BI.
• Estimate and analyze production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.
• Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
• Problem-solve and troubleshoot based on fundamental engineering principles. Must be available outside normal business hours up to 20% of the time to conduct trainings and on-floor trial runs.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical/Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field 
• 2+ years of experience within a manufacturing/production environment 
• Hands-on production troubleshooting and operator collaboration
• Strong communication within all levels of the organization
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills

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 posting.

No Relocation Provided for this role. 

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• Experience with ERP System
• 2+ years of experience in process and product introduction within a manufacturing environment
• Experience in Rubber Manufacturing 
• Problem-Solving Methods, such as 5Why, 8D, A3 or Fishbone
• Writing technical instructions

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.