Product Industrialization Specialist

Your tasks
- Support the achievement of confection and vulcanization control targets according to internal and external customer expectations.
- Support the strategies to improve indicators related to the confection and vulcanization process, including aspects such as investments, parameters, etc.
- Implement investments for project/product specific tooling and devices related to the confection and vulcanization process according to standards.
- Interface with segments to gather local confection and vulcanization management requirements, demands, and other feedback;
- Participate in global or local confection and vulcanization management-related and cross-functional projects;
- Support that financial targets related to confection and vulcanization are achieved;
- Initiate and purpose cost saving projects;
- Conduct confection and vulcanization process testing and initiate the production process, ensuring smooth transition to full-scale production;
- Support customer specific releases for confection and vulcanization (PPAP) and handle initial sample test reports after product or process changes;
- Revise production specifications for confection and vulcanization, including process characteristics and parameters;
- Collaborate with R&D to ensure the successful confection and vulcanization process, providing feedback and implementing necessary adjustments;
- Control the parameters of the process of confection and vulcanization, such as speed, temperature, pressure, etc;
- Monitor and ensure the quality and availability of the final products of confection and vulcanization;
- Address customer complaints and reduce reject rates by proactively solving quality issues related to confection and vulcanization process, in close cooperation with the Quality department, following established standards;
- Identify and implement opportunities for optimizing confection and vulcanization processes, focusing on quality, efficiency, and capability;
- Adjust process parameters such as confection speed, curing temperature and pressure, etc;
- Develop and deliver training programs for stakeholders on confection and vulcanization processes, ensuring they are well-informed about best practices, safety protocols, and quality standards;
- Support the confection and vulcanization process (KPI) monitoring and reporting;
- Initiate and control measures to improve process industrialization performance;
- Support the update of process FMEA for his process based on local conditions and standards;
- Ensure strict adherence to established procedures and protocols for his process, maintaining consistency and compliance with quality and safety standards;

**Profile**:

- Engineering Bachelor’s degree or correlated areas.
- Fluent English;
- Lean Manufacturing knowledge;
- Experience in rubber and plastic production processes and ramp-up projects.

**Offer**:
Differentials:
‐Experience with project management;
‐Rubber manufacturing Knowledge.

About us

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for the sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company provides safe, efficient, smart and affordable solutions for vehicles, machinery, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. With its premium portfolio of the division of cars, trucks, buses, two-wheelers and special tires, the Tires sector of the group provides innovative solutions in the area of tire technology. Smart products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialized dealers and fleet managers, the Tires sector offers digital tire monitoring and management systems, in addition to other services, with the objective of guaranteeing the operation of fleets and increasing their efficiency. With the supplied tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.

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**Keyfacts**:

Job ID
**REF73248U**

Location
**Ponta Grossa**

Leadership level
**Leading Self**

Job flexibility
**Onsite Job**
- Legal Entity
**Continental do Brasil Produtos Automotivos Ltda.