Continental · 1 day ago
Laboratory Quality Engineer
1805 US-521, Sumter, SC 29150, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expContinental is a technology company that develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable mobility. The Laboratory Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality and compliance of raw materials in the Sumter plant, overseeing supplier quality management, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Own the quality performance of all raw materials at the Sumter plant, including supplier monitoring, status reporting, and local supplier approval support
Manage supplier complaints and lead continuous improvement efforts across all internal and external supplier quality processes, including root‑cause analysis and 8D follow‑up
Conduct supplier audits (including VDA 6.3), maintain audit plans, and track corrective actions for local suppliers; support SQM with corporate supplier audits
Lead and participate in raw material quality projects involving new materials, packaging, process changes, or supplier development
Oversee chemical, compound, and reinforcement laboratory testing; ensure timely release of conforming batches to production and maintain laboratory work instructions
Monitor laboratory and mixing KPIs, drive SPC processes, and initiate improvement activities to strengthen laboratory and material processing performance
Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and the Continental QM Manual for Procurement
Coordinate plant requirements for raw material logistics and packaging with R&D, SQM, and Purchasing; implement improvements in transport, documentation, communication, and COA processes
Support plant and supplier process improvements related to raw material processability, stability, and analysis; ensure SAP usage aligns with complaint and supplier performance management requirements
Promote ESH responsibilities by modeling safe behavior, initiating preventive actions, and responding immediately to hazards, while supporting internal/external audits and corrective actions
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in engineering or science field
Minimum 2 years experience in Quality Management or Customer Management
Benefits
Immediate Benefits
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
Competitive Bonus Programs
Employees 401k Match
Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment
Employee Assistance Program
Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
Company
Continental
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2000-06-30IPO
Leadership Team
Aruna Anand
President and CEO, Continental Automotive, North America
Eva Lim
HRBP / Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
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