Project Engineering Specialist - Mixing
- Location
- Mount Pleasant, Iowa, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Company Description Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets. Guided by the vision of being the customer's first choice for material-driven solutions, the ContiTech group sector focuses on development competence and material expertise for products and systems made of rubber, plastics, metal, and fabrics. These can also be equipped with electronic components in order to optimize them functionally for individual services. ContiTech's industrial growth areas are primarily in the areas of energy, agriculture, construction, and surfaces. In addition, ContiTech serves the automotive and transportation industries as well as rail transport.
Job Description
- Apply engineering principles and technical expertise to develop solutions, resolve equipment-related challenges, and ensure compliance with engineering standards.
- Develop and review equipment specifications, technical requirements, requests for proposals, supplier documentation, and engineering drawings.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, equipment records, engineering specifications, and commissioning reports.
- Establish effective working relationships with equipment suppliers, contractors, internal engineering teams, and other key stakeholders to ensure technical alignment and timely issue resolution.
- Coordinate integration of machinery interfaces with building infrastructure, utilities, and supporting systems, ensuring compatibility with equipment requirements.
- Coordinate and provide hands-on engineering support during equipment installation, commissioning, testing, and start-up of the two new mixing lines, ensuring operational readiness and performance requirements are achieved.
- Provide technical coordination and support for construction activities related to machinery installation and associated building infrastructure.
- Coordinate with suppliers and site teams to support the unloading, handling, and proper storage of machinery on-site.
- Provide technical coordination and engineering support during machinery installation, commissioning, and ramp-up, ensuring alignment with equipment specifications and operational requirements.
- Identify, evaluate, and support the implementation of engineering solutions and new technologies aligned with corporate objectives, including energy efficiency, sustainability, automation, and productivity improvements.
- Support the coordination and tracking of technical requirements, schedules, and costs associated with the procurement, installation, and commissioning of production machinery.
- Assist in the development and coordination of commissioning plans, ensuring technical documentation is complete and aligned with the needs of Operations and Maintenance teams.
- Prepare and maintain technical progress reports, project updates, and supporting documentation for management review.
- Participate in project review meetings, providing technical updates and communicating engineering challenges, solutions, and progress to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Provide technical support and coordination for project-related engineering activities, ensuring alignment with equipment specifications and operational requirements.
- Track engineering milestones, equipment delivery schedules, and installation progress, identifying potential issues and supporting timely resolution.
- Identify and communicate resource needs to support engineering activities, equipment installation, commissioning, and operational readiness
Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline. • Minimum of 2 years of experience in the rubber industry, preferably in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or equipment-related functions. • Strong technical expertise in rubber mixing processes, mixing line equipment like extrusion, milling, batch off etc, and associated systems, with practical experience in equipment installation, commissioning, or start-up. • Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing plant environment. • Minimum of 2 years of experience in engineering project coordination, equipment installation, or technical project execution. • Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and industrial control systems. Ways to Stand Out:
- Experience with rubber mixing processes and familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
- Basic organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple engineering activities effectively.
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. EEO-Statement: EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.' Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.
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