eXplore Tires Manufacturing Trainee - Tires

Job Description

Join Our Tire Manufacturing Team!

Dive into the world of tire production and learn all the essential production and engineering processes we use every day.

What You'll Learn:

• Tire Production & Rubber Technologies: Get hands-on with tire production processes, rubber technologies, and material flow.
• Shop Floor Experience: Spend time on the manufacturing floor to understand day-to-day operations.
• Manufacturing Programs: Learn about specific manufacturing programs and their impact on central projects.
• Central Team Collaboration: Work with our central team to gain technical knowledge and understand the tire business.
• Department Rotations: Rotate through different departments to see how they all work together.
• Networking: Build connections throughout the plant, central functions, and with international trainees.
• Performance Indicators & Reporting: Get introduced to manufacturing performance indicators, analytical tools, and industry standards.

• Profound theoretical background in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Electrical, Quality);
• Advanced English knowledge;
• Intercultural experience through international internships or during semester(s) at an university abroad;
• Strong ability in analytical/structured thinking;
• Project Management experience represents a plus.

eXplore Tire Manufacturing & Engineering Graduate Program

Duration: Up to 18 months

Phase 1 - Practical Experience (10-16 months):

• Start with hands-on experience in tire production.
• Work in a real production setting.
• Tackle your first project at the plant.

Phase 2 - Central Placement (6-9 months):

• Join a graduate pool in Hanover with peers from around the world.
• Participate in exciting projects and learn about tire development and our global business model.
• Attend technical training programs to gain new skills.
• Use your soft skills and build a global network.
• Gain insights into research and development processes for tires.
• Collaborate on a global business contract with other graduates.
• Present your project results to top management.

Looking forward to seeing you grow with us!

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

The Business Area Tires offers the perfect tires for a wide range of different applications - from cars, trucks and buses to special vehicles, bicycles and motorcycles. Through continuous investment in Research & Development, Continental makes a major contribution to safe, cost-effective and ecologically efficient mobility. The portfolio of the Business Area Tires includes services for the tire trade and for fleet applications, as well as digital management systems for tires.