Continental

Head of Business Field - Light Truck 4x4/All Terrain Tires

Continental$125K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline
  • 10+ years' related professional experience
  • 18+ months experience of leading people and/or projects
  • Experience in product development, technology development, manufacturing and/or quality management
  • Proven ability in leading cross-functional teams, driving innovation, and aligning strategies

Responsibilities

  • Manage product development teams for LT4x4 AT+ tires globally
  • Identify customer needs and define R&D requirements
  • Serve as main contact for technical discussions with customers
  • Oversee product compliance and quality assurance
  • Define strategies for future business with various OEMs
  • Translate customer strategy into R&D tech requirements
  • Lead and develop a high-performance team

Benefits

  • Immediate Benefits
  • Robust Total Rewards Package
  • Paid Time Off
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
  • Competitive Bonus Programs
  • Employee 401k Match
  • Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment
  • Hybrid Work
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Future Growth Opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

SG 13

Manage the product development teams, technology support, and Design for Manufacturability for Replacement and Original Equipment for LT4x4 AT+ tires world wide.

Identify main customer needs (current and future) and define R&D needs to fulfill customer requirements.
Main contact for technical discussions with customer, during events, testing sessions, validation of development concepts and processes.
  • Product development, introduction, target approvals, and transfers (WW RE and OE)
  • Product Compliance and Quality Assurance
  • Strategy definition for future business with different OEMs
  • Translation of customer strategy needs into future R&D tech requirements
  • Design for Manufacturability
  • Planing and Budgeting coordination
  • Leading & developing a high performance team


Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline
  • 10+ years' related professional experience
  • Internal qualified candidates will meet internal guidelines for this executive level role:
    • 18+ months experience of leading people and/or projects
    • ACfEL must be complete before a promotion to SG 13/14
  • Experience in areas of product development, technology development, manufacturing and/or quality management
  • Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, driving innovation, and aligning strategies
  • Continental is able to offer relocation assistance for this opportunity.
  • Legal Authorization to work in the US is required. Continental is able to offer visa sponsorship for current internal employees only.

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT
  • Experience navigating diverse cultural environments, fostering collaboration across global teams, and effectively managing international stakeholders


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!


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About Continental

Continental AG is a German multinational automotive parts manufacturing company. The company produces tires, brake systems, interior electronics, automotive safety, powertrain and chassis components, and other parts for the automotive and transportation industries. Continental AG was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Hanover, Germany. The company operates in over 60 countries and has over 233,000 employees.
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233,000 employees
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Founded
1989

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