Continental

Tire Development Engineer OE

Shinagawa City, Tokyo, Japan · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerContinental
LocationShinagawa City, Tokyo, 140-0002, Japan
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted21 days ago

Planning, development and leadership of OE tire development projects in order to meet customer as well as internal performance requirements
Design and management of a development strategy
Tire construction and application of necessary technologies, resources and Know-How to meet customer expectations
Continuous alignment of obtained test results with requirement profiles
Coordination of in-time tire building, testing and delivery to customers
Implementation of approved specifications into serial production as well as monitoring of serial production
Solution of all development related tasks in line with OE strategy
Participation in line-and technology projects, as well as leading of target approval projects

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Natural Sciences, or a comparable technical field
Fluency in English is essential for this position (written and spoken)
Several years of experience in R&D, preferable in fields of product development or the tire industry
Experience driving technically challenging projects and delivering results in cross-functional environments
Strong technical curiosity and the desire to understand products, technologies, and processes beyond the surface level
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong stakeholder networks in an international environment

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Continental Tires is a global leader in tire technology and innovation. Our local R&D team in Tokyo and Seoul, together with our headquarters in Shanghai, China, and Hanover, Germany, develops OE tire solutions for leading automotive manufacturers in Japan, South Korea, and India. We combine technical excellence, close customer collaboration, and a truly international working environment to shape the future of mobility.

What we offer:

Join a high-impact team working closely with leading Japanese OEMs, including on-site vehicle testing at proving grounds.
Be part of a collaborative and supportive team culture with regular team events.
Work in an international environment with opportunities for global collaboration and business travel.
Benefit from competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements.
Central Tokyo office location with excellent accessibility.

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