The Mechanical Area Maintenance Engineer supports reliable plant operations by ensuring effective maintenance practices, driving technical improvements, and supporting the Maintenance Area Leader in daily management of the department. HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT - Support the Maintenance Area Leader with daily management of the Area Maintenance team. - Ensure consistent mechanical maintenance best practices across all shifts and support hands-on troubleshooting as needed. - Diagnose mechanical issues and lead timely repair, restart, and reliability improvements for production equipment. - Drive maintenance strategy execution, including TPM initiatives, SAP PM process improvements, and condition‑monitoring tools. - Ensure full compliance with ESH requirements; promote safety awareness and lead proactive preventive actions. - Identify and implement mechanical improvements and cost‑saving opportunities in collaboration with Production, Quality, and Purchasing. - Maintain accurate technical documentation (AutoCAD plans, mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic drawings). - Maintain professional technical knowledge through training and industry resources. - Demonstrate strong initiative, organization, and teamwork; perform other duties as assigned. - Other duties as assigned NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed. THE ENVIRONMENT - Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as steel toes, hearing protection and eye protection where required. - This role is within a climate-controlled facility ## Qualifications WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE - BS in Mechanical Engineering or related 4 year degree - 3+ years as an engineer in a Manufacturing environment - Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. - Continental is able to offer visa support and relocation for internal candidates. ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT - Tire Industry experience ## Additional Information THE PERKS - 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! All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. EEO-Statement: EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back. Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.