Tire Development Engineer OE

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025  and currently employs around 76,000 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 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division currently employs around 53,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites. 

Job Description

• 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

Qualifications

• University 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

Additional Information

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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