Aguascalientes will have the most modern Continental plant in the world

Ina Seterbakken, Project leader in Continental Aguascalientes, gathered with Martin Orozco Sandoval, governor of the state, to take a tour through the plant and prove the construction progress, which had an increase of 12.5 %, anticipating its conclusion by mid-2020.

This plant will be Continental’s 24^th plant in Mexico and the most modern worldwide.

The Project leader of Continental Aguascalientes said that the arrival of this corporate, which today is a reality, was due to that the entity has a strategic location, good infrastructure, connectivity with the entire region and also has a peaceful climate. Moreover, Aguascalientes has the quality talent and high professional specialization.

“Works done until now, have been as planned and according to strategies. Likewise, there is currently a 43 people team, several of them are from Aguascalientes. However, massive hiring will start once the plant is finished, anticipating that Continental will employ 1,000 people in the state within the upcoming years,” she noted.

On the other hand, she explained that once hiring begins, all kinds of engineers will be sought, as due to this plant is focused on industry 4.0, it is appropriate profiles will be according to automation, industrial engineering, quality, production and lines release. She also detailed that a 100 % level of the English language will be required.

Besides, Seterbakken thanked the Government for the willingness they have to collaborate in the acquisition of talent through the linkage with state universities, and it is thanks to their educational models that well-prepared professionals graduate, in such manner that with their knowledge, Continental Aguascalientes could become the most competitive worldwide.

Regarding suppliers’ hiring, Ina Seterbakken said that it is the moment to open them the doors and that it is through the state government website, where all interested suppliers could register to work with Continental.

Finally, she noted that the production in Aguascalientes will be mainly to cover the North American export demands and it will include the seats brakes control modules, screens, displays for cars of the future, among other products.