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.
With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Curing Engineer (m/f/diverse) to join our team in Hannover, Germany. As a Curing Engineer, you will play a crucial role in optimizing curing processes, ensuring product quality, and driving innovation in our manufacturing operations.
* Develop and report curing portfolio management including demand and use forecast
* Develop, implement, and optimize curing processes for various polymer-based products
* Analyze and troubleshoot curing-related issues to improve product quality and production efficiency
* Design and conduct experiments to evaluate new curing technologies and materials
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and manufacturing processes
* Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for curing processes
* Analyze data and prepare technical reports on curing process performance and improvements
* Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in curing technologies and industry best practices
* Provide technical support and training to production teams on curing processes and equipment
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field; Master's degree preferred
* Several years of experience in curing engineering or related field
* Extensive knowledge of curing processes, polymer chemistry, and material science
* Proven experience with various curing methods (e.g., thermal, UV, electron beam)
* Strong proficiency in process optimization and quality control techniques
* Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
* Advanced data analysis and interpretation abilities
* Proficiency in relevant software, including CAD and statistical analysis tools
* Experience in the rubber and polymer industry; automotive or aerospace manufacturing experience is a plus
* Fluency in English (written and spoken)
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
* Willingness to travel occasionally for project-related purposes
Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.
Additional Information
We offer the following benefits:
* Potential to an out of Tarif salary contract
* 30 days of paid vacation per year
* Attractive career development opportunities
* We offer balanced working conditions by doing mobile work, working part-time, flexible working time as well as Sabbatical options
* Cross-Border mobile work options up to 40 days per year from other EU countries
* Company Pension plan
* Attractive employee benefits with discounts
* Diverse offers that support a better “work-family” balance (e.g. company childcare places and free emergency care for your children)
* Discounted offer for accessing sport facilities across Germany via Hansefit
* A highly diverse environment across our location
* A new canteen on site with a variety of lunch options
If this sounds like a perfect match for you and if you want to become the next supporter of our core values : Trust, for one another, passion to win and freedom to act - we are looking forward to receiving your application.
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.
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