Quality Engineer

Company: Continental
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: November 23, 2020

Job Description:

The Company Description ContiTech, a division of Continental, is one of the world's leading suppliers of technical elastomer products and is a specialist in plastics technology. ContiTech develops and produces functional parts, components, and systems for machine and plant engineering, mining, the automotive industry, and other important industries. Our Lincoln, NE location is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team. Are you ready to shape the future with us? THE POSITION - Improve product and manufacturing process capability to reduce variability in the manufacturing environment. - Assure high First Pass Yield values, low waste and greater on time delivery of products to customers. - Provide assistance in improving the process and product quality - React to daily low capability values, out of tolerance points on spc charts, and support improvement programs (projects) to gain control of poor performing characteristics. - This position will focus on supporting the Operations and Plant Production Floor environment. - Lead, facilitate, teach, and participate on continuous improvement teams and projects to support business centers efforts to improve productivity, reduce WIP, reduce mfg lead time, and improve utilization of workforce. - Must be active team leader and team member. Must be able to collaborate with people on floor and management staff. - Must be able to understand processes and systems and see linkages/ interactions. - Must be good problem solver and be able to implement solutions. - Must be able to overcome obstacles and get results. WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY - Immediate Benefits - Paid Time Off - Tuition & Employee Discounts - Annual Bonus - Employer 401(k) Match - And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader! Basic Qualifications Qualifications - BS Engineering Degree preferably Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial. - 2 years' experience in a manufacturing, plant production floor environment. - Proficient Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Access, Project, SAP, DB2 - Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization. - 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 opening. - No relocation offered. Position is eligible for a sign-on bonus. Preferred Qualifications - Rubber manufacturing engineering experience - Certified Quality Engineer credentials - Experience with Lean Manufacturing and lean tools (Kiazen, JITS, QCO/SMED, Kanban, TPM, Poke-yoke, VSM, Standardized Work, 6S) - Experience in Six Sigma (DMAIC/DFSS) 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 or contact US Recruiting at . What We Offer Competitive Pay, Great Benefits & 401k and much more!

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