Product Development Engineer - PLT Replacement
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HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
SG 10/11
Join a team that’s shaping the future of mobility. As a Product Development Engineer in our Passenger and Light Truck (PLT) Tire division, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation—designing and launching new tire lines that meet the evolving needs of drivers across the Americas. This is your chance to work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment where your ideas drive real-world performance, safety, and sustainability. From concept to production, you’ll play a key role in delivering products that move people forward.
Your Impact
In this role, you’ll be the technical force behind the development and lifecycle management of PLT tire lines for the Replacement market. Your contributions will include:
Creating the Future: Lead the development of new tire lines, translating market insights and customer needs into high-performance products that meet quality, cost, and timing targets.
Driving Innovation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project goals, strategies, and test plans that push the boundaries of tire technology.
Bringing Products to Life: Oversee the seamless industrialization of new products, ensuring they are production-ready and aligned with strategic roadmaps.
Sustaining Excellence: Manage and enhance existing tire lines throughout their lifecycle, introducing new sizes and improvements that keep our offerings competitive.
Championing Collaboration: Support marketing, sales, and customer engagement efforts through technical documentation, launch events, and performance feedback.
Growing Together: Contribute to R&D initiatives, mentor new team members, and continuously develop your own expertise in a supportive, innovation-driven culture.
Qualifications
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE
We’re seeking a passionate and proactive engineer who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will bring:
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2+ years of Tire Development experience
Experience in R&D in the tire industry
Experience in managing multiple projects
Strong commitment, assertiveness, intercultural sensibility and a team orientated mindset
A commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Continental is able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.
Legal Authorization to work in the US is required. We will sponsor current Continental employees for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT
Master's degree
5+ years of related professional experience
Proven experience in leading technical projects
Additional Information
THE PERKS
Immediate Benefits
Robust Total Rewards Package
Paid Time Off
Volunteer Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
Competitive Bonus Programs
Employes 401k Match
Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
Hybrid Work
Employee Assistance Program
Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
EEO-Statement:
EEO / 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 for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, 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 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.
- Location:
- Fort Mill
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