Automotive Engineer - Original Equipment - Passenger & Light Truck Tire
Core
Drive profitable and sustainable Original Equipment (OE) Passenger and Light Truck tire business growth across the Americas by serving as the primary technical interface between OE customers and Continental.
Role type
Senior IC Automotive Engineer (Tire Development & Account Management)
Builds
OE tire programs and production-ready solutions for passenger and light truck customers
Domain
Automotive industry, Tire manufacturing and development
Required skills
Tire development lifecycle management, Customer technical liaison, Project management, Cross-functional collaboration, Quality compliance (IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP), Market intelligence gathering, Technical strategy execution
Preferred skills
International work experience, Intercultural communication, Advanced tire/chassis testing knowledge, Budget management, Strategic account planning
Technologies
Customer portals, IT systems for quality documentation, PPAP/PSW documentation tools
Responsibilities
Lead OE tire development projects from initiation to production release; Coordinate customer testing activities and prototype requests; Manage customer-specific requirements and quality standards; Support PPAP approval processes and production launches; Maintain quality management processes and analyze warranty data; Develop technical strategies to strengthen competitive position; Facilitate customer audits and facility visits. (via careerplan.io/jobs/744000153605700-automotive-engineer-original-equipment-passenger-light-truck-tire-at-continental)
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with strategic account focus