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 our local benefits.

What awaits you:

• Develop the technology roadmap for this function based on future needs and technology development and manage the closure of the gaps with internal (Research, Core Products, production plants), and external resources (suppliers, institutes…)
  •    Equipment Reliability
  •    Preventive Maintenance Reviews
  •    New Technology
• Advise and decide the optimal test equipment to meet determined customer programs based on process performance and economics in conjunction with the production plant
• Supervise new function and equipment development within Core Products, Product Engineering and plants
• Be the owner of the equipment and process specification; define, release, update, and distribute as required. Includes spare part management.
• Implement lessons learned
• Lead equipment design reviews and release of deviations
• Continuous improvement of capital, tooling and labor productivity
• Responsible for equipment benchmarking

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Technical education (Degree in Engineering or comparable) required
• Relevant technical knowledge of your defined functional area
• Knowledge in defining process equipment & technologies
• Product design knowledge a plus
• Knowledge in Six Sigma and Quality Management Tools
• Microsoft Office product knowledge required
• CAD/Solidworks knowledge required

Competencies: 

• Compassion
• Ethics and Values
• Self Development
• Priority Setting
• Drive for Results
• Functional-technical skills
• Leading teams
• Conflict Management
• Customer Focus
• Creativity
• Cultural awareness