Engineer Industrialization

Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a leading Tier One automotive supplier, we are a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems and beyond. From battery enclosures for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous cleaning systems, we are advancing solutions for the era of new mobility.

Our portfolio also covers high-quality industrial packaging and cast camshafts. Embracing the transformative venture, Kautex is part of a network of global businesses, offering some of the most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen.

We foster career growth, drive groundbreaking talent programs, and champion equal opportunities and sustainability in our business practices and products. By working together as one team and supporting one another, amazing things happen. We push the boundaries of what's possible, soar to new heights and reach for the extraordinary, being recognized by prestigious awards such as Fair Company, Great place to work (Silao), MINT minded company, or Ecovadis Platinum.

We look forward to getting to know you and sharing more about our values and local benefits.

• Manage and execute projects follow the FLP

• Responsible for the Coordination of launch activities, design, build and commissioning, timing of new product lines and modifications.

• Be responsible for successful sampling preparation and launch of equipment, develop and follow up timing plan and actions (PDCA, Handover Progress

• Checklist, Readiness checklist). The AME is also responsible for sampling preparation of other projects in the local plant (readiness checklist).

• Create Manuf. System Design (MSD) and PCE /CD sheets for new projects

• Support the ECR and ECO process

• Plan and manage Plant CAPEX. Order equipment on time as planned.

• Be responsible and perform ,Process flow chart, PFMEA before ordering e.g. tools, equipment

• Ensure your participation for Design Review and Drawing review

• Support or create regional Specialist by defining SOW

• Support for continuous improvement of existing product lines in located plant related to production equipment and tools.

• Responsible for manufacturing flow/ methods according Kautex Standards

• Ensure transfer of technical knowledge and prevent reoccurrence of failures ( A3 thinking)

• Support production issues like blow molding, welding, assembly and testing problems, firefighting in the plant related to production equipment, tools and machines (BMM).

• Support purchase department and SAM during the supplier nomination process for process equipment, take part at concept meetings, check concept to our specifications

• Technical apprenticeship or comparable education

• Green Belt certification is needed

• 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles

• Injection Mold and Blow Mold experience

• Understanding of production and program-based schedules

• Change Management (ECM)

• Risk Management / FMEA/ Risk Assessment

• Good command of primary language of plant is mandatory

• English language skills would be beneficial

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Kautex

US-Michigan-Detroit

Manufacturing

Full-time

Individual Contributor

Experienced

First Shift

10/08/2026, 11:22:14 AM

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