TT QA Engineer

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.

The TT QA Engineer will

Ensure that Quality Control plan is in place and effective for assigned area(s) and that work instructions are accurate and in compliance with Central PoMs and IATF. Ensure Plant compliance to Corporate Quality standards and Strategic Quality Objectives. Provides support to assigned area management team, sister plants, Central and local requests. Lead in data analysis and provide support for root cause evaluation.

- Analyze benchmark results of internal cross-plant comparisons concerning quality objectives and cost using the Global Quality Score Card (GQSC), Central Controlling or Customer Service reports.
- Perform statistical and capability analysis of data, put into presentation format with reporting.
- Lead and assist with TS16949 certification and compliance.
- Lead support and assist with local QMS requirements, and departmental work instructions (creation, revision and maintenance) along with other Quality Objectives.
- Provide support and assistance with 4D and 8D investigations and root cause analysis.
- Support and promote local and global Quality initiatives, steer and lead Quality projects
- Ensure that yearly assigned Gauge R&R studies are performed and reported.
- Provide support and follow up analysis for FOCUS and FAM topics.
- Perform capability studies and analysis for NAR new equipment and processes release.
- Prepare for and support yearly audits including Internal, Customer, PPS and IATF.
- Provides support for PCT, sister plants and Central requests.
- Responsible for tracking audit findings for assigned area and follow-up so that corrective actions are in place and implemented according to committed timing.
- Performs other duties as directed by the QA Engineering Manager and QM Department Manager.
- initiate corrective actions for deviations from set Quality objectives, control their effectiveness and sustainability through the application of standard Quality Core Tools such as Structured Problem Solving (SPS), 8D, Lessons Learned, Audits, FMEA.
- Limited Local and International Travel.
- Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored.

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

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We may offer visa sponsorship.

This position may offer relocation assistance.

Requirements

Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures/ guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as hearing protection and steel toe shoes.; The job is within a non-climate controlled environment where you will be exposed to temperature swings (hot/cold), forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise.

Benefits

Immediate Benefits; Robust Total Rewards Package; Paid Time Off; Tuition Assistance; Employee Discounts, including tire discounts; Employer 401k Match; Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.; Employee Assistance Program; Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional; And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!