Specialist Process Development (f/m/x)

Kautex Textron; Bonn; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Global mobility

Zusammenfassung

Kautex Textron in Bonn, Germany seeks a skilled engineer for leading process development in plastic battery housings for automotive applications. You will design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, conduct DoE studies, and transfer knowledge globally to establish robust production standards.

You will collaborate across teams, contribute to digitalization and AI initiatives, and support customer projects from concept to industrialization.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Plastic Engineering or comparable.
• Relevant experience in one of the technologies mentioned is a strong plus.
• Able to communicate internationally and work in foreign countries and cultures.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Self-driven, independent character (DoE, material and process know-how, validation methods, AI, Digitalization).
• Fluent business and technical English skills are required.
• Strong systematic approach to gain a deep know-how of future processes.

Aufgaben

• Responsible for new technology process development in the field of plastic battery housings for automotive applications.
• Maintain an overview of process development topics, implement relevant new content, and prioritize and manage process development activities in accordance with the company's strategy.
• Plan and conduct samplings and execute design of experiments (DoE). Ensure proper documentation, evaluation, and presentation of results.
• Develop, standardize, and globally transfer process knowledge to define robust manufacturing standards, optimal process windows, and equipment setups across the organization.
• Define and support the creation of Process FMEAs (P-FMEAs).
• Support equipment and product development activities with process expertise.
• Support digitalization and AI-driven initiatives by defining, capturing, and analyzing relevant process and quality data to enable data-driven process optimization.
• Support customer projects during acquisition and industrialization phases, including tooling cost estimation and RFQ support, coordination of tooling concepts, and sampling analysis.
• Support the process simulation team and contribute to feasibility studies.

Kenntnisse

Process development

DoE

Injection molding

AI

Digitalization

Data analysis

Project coordination

Ausbildung

University degree in Plastic Engineering

BSc/MSc in Plastic Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

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 vehicles 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 offers highly advanced technologies and services worldwide.

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.

What awaits you:

• Responsible for new technology process development in the field of plastic battery housings for automotive applications. Process development will include topics related to injection molding, compression molding, and plastification/extrusion processes; however, the scope of this role is not limited to these materials or processes.
• Maintain an overview of process development topics, implement relevant new content, and prioritize and manage process development activities in accordance with the company's strategy.
• Plan and conduct samplings and execute design of experiments (DoE). Ensure proper documentation, evaluation, and presentation of results.
• Develop, standardize, and globally transfer process knowledge derived from samplings, trials, data analysis, and lessons learned to define robust manufacturing standards, optimal process windows, and equipment setups across the organization.
• Define and support the creation of Process FMEAs (P-FMEAs).
• Support equipment and product development activities with process expertise.
• Support digitalization and AI-driven initiatives by defining, capturing, and analyzing relevant process and quality data to enable data-driven process optimization, establish process boundaries for serial production, and support future intelligent manufacturing solutions.
• Support customer projects throughout the acquisition and industrialization phases, including tooling cost estimation, support of RFQ processes through sourcing (SOW), coordination of tooling concept and design reviews, tool acceptance activities, as well as the planning, execution, documentation, and analysis of samplings.
• Support the process simulation team and contribute to feasibility studies.

What you'll need to succeed:

• University degree in Plastic Engineering or comparable
• Relevant experience in one of the technologies mentioned is a strong plus
• Able to communicate internationally and work in foreign countries and cultures
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Self-driven, independent character (DoE, material and process know-how, validation methods, AI, Digitalization)
• Fluent business and technical English skills are required
• Strong systematic approach to gain a deep know-how of future processes