Internal - Process Quality Controller (Process Inspector) - Cold Prep (Night Shift - D Shift)

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 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 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division currently employs around 53,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.

YOUR TASKS

Conducts inspections of tire semi-products throughout the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with quality standards, identifies and manages non-conforming materials, and maintains accurate quality, SPC, waste, and reporting data. Supports quality assurance through error-proofing verification, adherence to established procedures and systems, and communication of quality issues to production teams.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

Responsibilities

Execute tire inspection to ensure product quality level compliance with Continental Tire WW standards; Must be able to pass titmus eye exam with/without correction and color blindness to perform tasks; Utilize, refer to, and perform tasks using Continental Tire WW semi-product off-standard standards catalogue and QMS standards (ISO/TS16949, CCC, etc.); Inspect semi-products from preparation to curing according to control plans; Take the necessary actions in case of non-conformities (inform relevant production personnel, stop the next process from using the off-standard material, blocking of semi-products and items produced with off-standard material); Apply non-conformance procedure and complete over-inspection checklists; Enter data into the electronic SPC data collection system where applicable and; Knowledge of CGMS system and produce daily report for quality engineers; Weigh and classify waste in waste collection area and enter/collect data; Complete error proofing verification; Be self-managed, detail-oriented, and capable of performing under pressure.; Follow all plant, ESH, CBS, quality, and department processes and procedures.; Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; One or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; Previous or current certification in either tire build/cold prep/quality department (operator, setup, etc.); Must be willing to work selected shift for this position; This role is an internal only position, external applicants will not be considered for this role; 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

Nice to have

Previous data analysis experience in a working environment; Previous experience with Microsoft Excel; Continental Tire quality department experience