Internal - Mixing Laboratory Technician - Night Shift (B Shift)

This role supports raw material quality assurance and laboratory excellence by executing testing, analyzing results, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring compliant release of incoming materials for production. This role partners with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, logistics, and supplier quality teams to drive quality performance and continuous improvement.

• Perform raw material, compound, reinforcement, and chemical testing according to test plans and production requirements.
• Review test results, determine re-testing needs, and communicate testing priorities with internal customers.
• Support supplier complaint management, including evidence collection, corrective action follow-up, and 8D review.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and assist with audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, including IATF 16949 requirements and laboratory procedures.
• Participate in internal and external audits and support corrective action activities.
• Perform routine laboratory equipment maintenance and escalate issues when necessary.
• Support process improvement projects related to materials, packaging, logistics, and supplier performance.
• Promote environmental, health, and safety standards within the laboratory.
• Utilize strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Be self-managed, detail-oriented, and capable of performing under pressure.
• Follow all plant, ESH, CBS, quality, and department processes and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of laboratory testing methods and quality management systems
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Must be willing to work selected shift for this position
• This role is an internal only position, external applicants will not be considered for this role
• 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 posting
• No relocation assistance is offered for this position

• Preferred quantifiable qualifications listed here
• 3 or more years’ experience in a tire or automotive manufacturing industry/environment
• Experience with SAP and laboratory information systems
• Knowledge of or previous use of: IATF 16949 and quality management systems
• Root cause analysis tools including 8D, 5 Why, A3, and Ishikawa
• SPC, FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, APQP, and MSA
• Raw material receiving, mixing, and compound production processes

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 Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. 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.

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