Continental Tire The Americas, LLC is one of the largest automotive manufacturers in the world and a leader in automated driving. Through our pioneering technologies and services, were changing the future of mobility to make it more safe, smart, and sustainable. Our Fort Mill, SC location is seeking a Development Engineer to join our team. Are you ready to shape the future with us? THE POSITION Development Engineer, Continental Tire The Americas, LLC, Fort Mill, SC: Develop new or improved designs for truck and bus tires; direct design specification release and testing of tires. Responsible for truck and bus regional tire development tasks from inception through serial production. Coordinate design concepts, FMEAs (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), gateway presentations, technical specifications, cross section design, experimental tire builds and all necessary testing/certifications for regional tires. Gather and document market knowledge for regional application tires to assist product management with product request criteria and to request new technology developments from different divisions. Engage in product maintenance, including further development and maintenance of existing product lines, including updates to product specifications, support of quality topics and SPS (Structured Problem Solving), and introduction of new technologies and materials. Ensure all relevant OE (Original Equipment) requirements and testing are met and completed. Support technical customer service, provide technical support to internal and external customers including regarding product launches/training, testing activities, test data analysis. Telecommuting permitted up to 40%. Full time employment, Monday Friday, 40 hours per week. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related field and 2 years of related work experience. Must have 2 years of experience in each of the following: Designing tires according to Original Equipment Manufacturer requirements; Overseeing the full cycle of tire development tasks, from inception to serial production, and applying tire manufacturing processes; Using data analytics and documentation tools to analyze data related to tire specifications; Working with cross-functional teams to address tire technical problem solving and product design issues; and Applying Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (D-FMEA) to tire product design. International travel required up to 5%. To Apply, email resume to with Job ID 242373 in subject line. In compliance with applicable laws, Continental Tire The Americas, LLC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the US. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as Continental Tire The Americas, LLC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
