Mechanical Classification Engineer

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.

The ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures, for example, cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries. Guided by the vision of "smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber," the group sector draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services. 

Organizing the structures and processes

Prioritizing work and projects

Oversight on responsibilities Development and maintainance of technical Standards and processes (global)

Development and maintainance of technical forms, templates, etc.

Developing engineering opinions regarding work products like internal export licenses, classifications, standards and processes Technical advisory of R&D and other relevant functions

STOP function on R&D projects that share controlled technologies cross border without a license Attend to and advise on R&D projects to ensure marketability from an export control point of view

Analysis of developments on non-proliferation regime level (early warning)

Attendance, representation and communication with technical working groups of associations. Analysing and commenting on new non-proliferation regime and regulatory proposals and developments.

Strategic analysis and alignment with internal and external stakeholders (especially R&D, associations).

Analysis of geopolitical developments and assessment of consequences for the group.

Communication to and with senior management concerning regulatory restrictions Export control classification of all goods, software and technology of Continental (global) that are transferred across international borders.

Classification of all production gear and machinery that is transferred to new locations (line transfers).

Analysis of sanctions and embargos; identifying and classifying sanctioned goods, software and technology.

Ultimate decision on classification of goods, software and technology in the respective field of expertise / impact for all business activity of the company Preparation of engineering opinions concerning the classification of goods, software and technology; alignment with R&D, authorities and external counsels.

Analysis of local/regional technical regulations concerning export control in aligment with the regional Centers of Competence; defining necessary local/regional measures and processes.

Gap analysis and remediation. Leading and supervising projects; definition of requirements.

Supporting automated sanctions controls by the IT systems (SAP) Classification of munitions (military items)

Development and maintenance of munitions classification master data Conduct technical awareness outreach (intangible goods, technology, software and samples).

Developing, designing and maintaining of technical training and awareness raising materials (Powerpoint and LMS).

Technical trainings to R&D, industrial engineering, manufacture; support train the trainer activities.

Tracking and documentation.

Broad knowledge in "Mechanical Engineering"

Knowledge of export control lists and systematics of technical export control

General understanding of non-proliferation regimes and regulatory functioningA

Awareness of interdependencies of third country laws and jurisdictions

Fluent in English

Office applications

IT affinity

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