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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.\nTire 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.\n Planning, development and leadership of OE tire development projects in order to meet customer as well as internal performance requirements\n\nDesign and management of a development strategy\nTire construction and application of necessary technologies, resources and Know-How to meet customer expectations\nContinuous alignment of obtained test results with requirement profiles\nCoordination of in-time tire building, testing and delivery to customers\nImplementation of approved specifications into serial production as well as monitoring of serial production\nSolution of all development related tasks in line with OE strategy\nParticipation in line-and technology projects, as well as leading of target approval projects\n University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Natural Sciences, or a comparable technical field\nFluency in English is essential for this position (written and spoken)\nSeveral years of experience in R&D, preferable in fields of product development or the tire industry\nExperience driving technically challenging projects and delivering results in cross-functional environments\nStrong technical curiosity and the desire to understand products, technologies, and processes beyond the surface level\nExcellent communication skills and the ability to build strong stakeholder networks in an international environment\n Continental Tires is a global leader in tire technology and innovation. Our local R&D team in Tokyo and Seoul, together with our headquarters in Shanghai, China, and Hanover, Germany, develops OE tire solutions for leading automotive manufacturers in Japan, South Korea, and India. We combine technical excellence, close customer collaboration, and a truly international working environment to shape the future of mobility.\nWhat we offer:\nJoin a high-impact team working closely with leading Japanese OEMs, including on-site vehicle testing at proving grounds.\nBe part of a collaborative and supportive team culture with regular team events.\nWork in an international environment with opportunities for global collaboration and business travel.\nBenefit from competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements.\nCentral Tokyo office location with excellent accessibility.\nReady to drive with Continental? 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