Tire Development Engineer II - TLD REPLACEMENT AMERICAS

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire 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 55,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.

Job Description

FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY!

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Develop new summer and all-weather tire products for Continental, General Tire, and private brand portfolios, specifically tailored to meet Americas segment customer requirements and market specifications
• Assume complete ownership of product development lifecycle, from initial concept through market introduction and commercialization
• Ensure quality assurance and performance optimization of existing product lines through continuous monitoring and evaluation
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, detailed specifications, and professional presentations for new product offerings
• Lead market launch initiatives and coordinate product introduction strategies across the Americas region
• Identify, evaluate, and implement quality improvement measures and process enhancements within tire manufacturing lines
• Coordinate and oversee testing protocols, including test execution, data analysis, and comprehensive evaluation of results
• Drive value creation and operational efficiency initiatives across assigned product portfolios
• Lead cross-functional project teams and collaborate with Continental departments worldwide to achieve strategic objectives
• Manage project timelines, departmental tasks, and coordinate planning activities to ensure successful execution
• Maintain strong working relationships with international manufacturing facilities to support production requirements and continuous improvement
• Collaborate effectively with R&D departments globally to integrate technical expertise and drive innovation

Qualifications

**Required Qualifications:**

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., mechanical engineering, materials science, or related scientific field)
• Proficiency in English language, including reading, writing, and verbal communication
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, international team environments
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across organizational boundaries
• Project management or technical leadership experience
• Experience in product development or tire engineering
• Innovative thinking with demonstrated ability to challenge conventional approaches and drive continuous improvement
• Experience coordinating with manufacturing or production facilities

Additional Information

• Flexible working hours and home office policy

• Personalized career growth – Wide range of trainings – IT skills, language education, soft skills..

• Freedom to act within position responsibilities - Let your ideas shape the future

• Attendance bonus (1000€/year)

• Contribution to pension system

• Additional salaries (Holiday & Christmas bonuses)

• Extra holiday based on length of your stay within Continental

• Canteen directly on-site (only 1,30€ per menu)

• Financial contributions for baby birth, jubilee, etc.

• Purchase of tires for discounted price

• Modern work environment, ergonomic equipment (adjustable working table, etc.)

• Financial support for relax and wellness activities

Initial salary (depends on experience and skills of the candidate)

Salary increase within the knowledge and experience. Target salaty: T11

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY!

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.