Tires Manufacturing Graduate Trainee

eXplore Tires Manufacturing Graduate Trainee

• Full-time
• Legal Entity:
  Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (0505)
• Referral Bonus:
  Yes
• Working Time:
  Full Time
• Job Flexibility:
  Onsite Job

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two‑wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros.

Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.

• Introduction to technologies and machines in PLT/CVT Plant - department rotation, a deeper introduction to plant operation
• Introduction to production processes, Rubber Technologies, Material’s flow and Components in order to gain in-depth operational knowledge about the production process
• Manufacturing/Engineering projects within the plant
• Rotations to other departments in order to get an insight into the collaboration of all departments
• Establish and maintain a network throughout the plant
• Central projects (Manufacturing/Engineering, R&D, business perspective)
• Fulfil central training plan in order to gain technical knowledge, competencies and capabilities in the processes of the manufacturing environment and to develop an understanding of the tire business and structure
• Establish and maintain a network with the central departments and international trainees
• 1/2 month in one of Continental's Marketing & Sales organizations
• General overview about the overall M&S Strategy and the tasks & responsibilities of a M&S department
• 1st hand experience by working together with direct sale in a tire shop / during customer visits
• Ensure implementation of measures and maintain controls, raise awareness and provide information about ESH responsibilities and duties, ensure immediate notification and response, and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazards, demonstrate exemplary personal behavior in ESH and motivate others
• Other duties as assigned by manager

• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as steel toes, hearing protection, etc.
• The job is within a climate‑controlled environment.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field
• Project Management Experience
• At least 2 months of International internship/study abroad/working in a multicultural and international team
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Continental is not able to offer visa support.

The eXplore Tire Manufacturing & Engineering Graduate Program covers a time frame of up to 18 months and is split into two main phases.

Quality comes from experience. To gain a broad knowledge of tire production, you will start the program with hands‑on experience in a real production setting, where you will stay for 10–16 months. After that, you should be ready for the next big challenge: your first project at the plant.

After this initial experience, you will be assigned to a pool of graduates in Hanover for 6–9 months, together with other manufacturing and engineering graduates from all over the world. By participating in a number of exciting projects, you will learn about the tire development process and our global Continental business model. This experience will broaden your knowledge and you will acquire new skills by attending a number of technical training programs.

You will be given the opportunity to use your soft skills and build up a global network. In this way, you can forge…