Quality Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 14, 2026. Continental Industry scores B on the Alion truth index.
ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The 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.
THE POSITION
The Quality Engineer is responsible for providing expert guidance, training and support to Plant Quality teams in the areas of problem solving and quality improvements.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
Lead and support structured problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives to address safety, quality, waste, and productivity concerns in the plant.
Coordinate and implement Advanced Quality Planning processes, product/process change reviews, and quality system tools (e.g., GR&R, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC) in collaboration with plant teams.
Manage customer and supplier interactions, including product return evaluations, corrective actions, and feedback on customer satisfaction and scorecards.
Participate in or lead project teams to resolve quality issues, standardize best practices, and share lessons learned.
Conduct internal audits and support compliance with production, quality, technical, and customer-service standards while identifying gaps in management system implementation.
Ensure the correct use of control, testing and measurement equipment. Ensure the execution of tests only with calibrated equipment, as well as its preservation and conservation.
Ensure the availability of equipment as well as the necessary supplies for the demands of tests.
Responsible for monitoring the performance of the laboratory through the objectives and goals/KPIs of the area. When necessary, support the performance of the production process.
Support the management of the department's objectives and goals, implementing the necessary actions to achieve them.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:
- Bachelor's Degree, e.g. in the field of Engineering, Chemistry
- 2+ years of professional experience and methodological competence in the field of Quality in Manufacturing.
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Troubleshooting manufacturing processes
- Good writing and verbal communication skills
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT:
- Cross-functional experience e.g. in engineering, quality, supply chain or CBS preferred.
- Comprehensive experience in Rubber and or Plastic production processes.
- Troubleshooting rubber compound issues.
- Experience in working with international teams on production topics and understanding foreign cultures.
· 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.