eXplore Tires Quality Management Trainee

Company Description

At Continental, each of us take personal ownership for creating an inclusive culture. Our behaviours and personal contribution drive a culture of connectedness and we encourage an environment in which our people share their perspectives courageously to drive operational excellence. With us, everyone has an equal opportunity to grow, develop and live into their professional potential. Come and work for us and let your ideas shape the future!

Job Description

Local functions in the Plant - Introduction to quality management and technical compliance in PLT/CVT Plant - department rotation, a deeper introduction to plant operation

Introduction to production processes, Rubber Technologies, Materials flow and Components in order to gain in-depth operational knowledge about the production process

4-month shopfloor experience incl. laboratory test stations

Quality Management projects within the plant

Rotations to other departments to get an insight into the collaboration of all departments (Mandatory: PI, Production, MTE, Process Engineering)

Establish and maintain a network throughout the plant

Introduction into Quality Applications such as MCAT, QDV, QDA, EWM, SBS and other manufacturing relevant applications

Introduction to quality management processes, systems, and methods (FMEA, Control Plans, SPS/A3/8D/VRS, lessons learned, Continuous improvement process)

Introduction to quality tests, quality assurance and conformity

Introduction to Tire Uniformity management

Introduction into Quality Management System, its external foundations, and the implication for the Organization.

Trainee Pool in Central - Central projects (Quality Management and technical compliance, Manufacturing/Engineering, R&D, business perspective)

Fulfil central training plan to gain technical knowledge, competencies and capabilities in the processes of the quality management and manufacturing environment and to develop an understanding of the tire business and structure

Establish and maintain a network with the central departments and international trainees

Introduction to quality standards and norms (IATF, ISO, TISAX etc.)

Introduction to customer requirements.

Marketing & Sales - 1/2 month in one of Continental's Marketing & Sales organizations

General overview about the overall M&S Strategy and the tasks & responsibilities of a M&S department

1st hand experience by working together with direct sale in a tire shop / during customer visit.

Audits - Participation at a PPS Audit as an observer/support

Business Area QMtCT - 1 month stay in Business Area QMtCT to understand BA QMtCT Processes (incl. AQM Organization)

Introduction into TCS Processes and Product Performance Evaluations & Product Communities

Introduction into AQM Processes (PPAP, OE CSR/PSRs, Complaint Handling)

Introduction into S&R processes (Labels, Regulatory Handling Processes, etc)

Support of technical Compliance case tasks like QM holds, Yokoten including A3, risk evaluation, etc.

Projects - If applicable, perform project in correlation to direct and peer QM processes

ESH - Ensure implementation of measures and maintain control.

Raise awareness and provide information about ESH responsibilities and duties

Ensure immediate notification and response, and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazards

Demonstrate exemplary personal behaviour in ESH and motivate others.

Qualifications

Bachelor /Master Degree in Quality Management, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering.

Completed / Graduated in the Field of Study.

70% Aggregate at University Results.

Relevant Internship Experience.would be advantageous

Basic Project Management Experience.

Open-minded, responsible, and self-driven team player with unrestricted international mobility.

Eagerness for high performance and passion for the automotive industry.

High willingness to work abroad.

Additional Information

Local and International Working experience -

The phases of the 18-months trainee program:

Home Plant Stay (Gqeberha): In the first 6 months you will gain experience in your home plant, working on various controlling projects and tasks.

International Assignment (central): During the next 6- months you can expand your skills working on topics in multi-cultural business teams at Continentals Central Quality Department in Hannover, Germany. During this stay you will work on challenging individual assignments and group assignments together with other Trainees.

Plant Stay (abroad): In the final phase you will have the chance to deepen your international experience and learning on-the job in a plant stay abroad.

After the 18-months programme it is foreseen that you return to the Home Plant (Gqeberha) to share your knowledge and experience gained In Quality Management and participate and Implement key projects which drive Quality and support the Production Division. At Continental, our open culture, open doors, and open views give you the opportunity to grow. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the business and acquire necessary skills for exciting job experiences at Continental.

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