Job Description
THE POSITION
Hoosier Racing Tire in Plymouth, IN, is seeking a Process Engineer to join our team. This role serves as a key link between production and process engineering, supporting the industrialization of new products, materials, and processes. The Process Engineer will troubleshoot manufacturing issues, evaluate R&D trials, and drive continuous quality improvements through machine recipe adjustments, operator training, and audits. Responsibilities also include maintaining precise data records, revising procedures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and problem-solving strategies.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
* Act as the interface between production and process engineers, supporting industrialization, R&D trials, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.
* Drive quality improvements through machine recipe adjustments, operator work instructions, and audits.
* Maintain a strong quality mindset by making informed decisions, reporting issues, and ensuring accurate data recording.
* Perform daily tasks, including logging problems, updating procedures, managing Holds, documenting trials, and mentoring new employees.
Qualifications
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE
* Capable of lifting 25-75lbs on occasion.
* Must be able to work 12 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sat/Sun and two 8hr. shifts during the week.
* Experience in a tire building plant, minimum 1 year.
* Capable of running production machines (e.g. 1 stage tire building, bead winder, treader).
* Consistent and reliable attendance.
* Experience in Microsoft Office Tools, including: basic data entry in Excel, composing and sending emails (with and without attachments) in Microsoft Outlook, creating PowerPoint presentations from templates.
* Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, troubleshoot collaboratively, and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
* 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.
* Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.
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.
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 delivers top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2023, the Tires group sector generated sales of 14 billion euros. Continental's tire sector employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites. Are you ready to shape the future with us?
Hoosier Racing Tire, the largest race tire manufacturer in the world, has continually promoted passion, pride, and success in the racing industry since 1957. Based in Plymouth, Ind., their state-of-the-art facility, including a fully integrated technology and R&D center, is solely dedicated to engineering, designing, supporting, and manufacturing the over 1,000 different types of racing and high-performance tires currently produced. Instilled with the heritage of champions, Hoosier utilizes a model sales and distribution network to deliver winning results globally. Hoosier Racing Tire is a 100% subsidiary of Continental AG.
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