Specialist CAE

Kautex Textron; Puebla de Zaragoza; Presencial; MXN 1,100,000 - 1,467,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automotive supplier in Puebla is seeking a Team Leader in Engineering. The candidate will focus on providing CAE simulation results, developing methods, and training engineers. A Bachelor's in Engineering and experience in CAE within the automotive industry are required. Good knowledge of CFD and willingness to travel is essential. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment.

Formación

• 2-4 years of experience in CAE or automotive industry.
• Detailed knowledge of Finite Element Method.
• Willingness to travel for customer visits and team exchanges.

Responsabilidades

• Provide CAE simulation results and interpret them as needed.
• Develop new methods in collaboration with other departments.
• Train and guide peer CAE engineers.

Conocimientos

Experience with CAE

Technical knowledge of CFD & Moldex simulations

Understanding of fuel and battery systems

Knowledge of Finite Element Method

Fluent English

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Herramientas

Altair products (Simlab)

Fluent

Ansys Workbench

Descripción del empleo

Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a Tier One automotive supplier, we navigate and accelerate throughout the automotive industry with ideas being put into motion by those who are driving the future. A pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems for light vehicles - including hybrid vehicle applications - Kautex is expanding our portfolio to offer smart products. From battery systems for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous vehicle cleaning systems, Kautex is committed to pioneering solutions for the era of new mobility. We also know that sustainability is not just a word for us – because our planet isn’t better unless we can be better.

We offer an international, family-friendly, and diverse work environment in which you can help shape the mobility of tomorrow, with some positions offering flexibility in some remote work. Additionally, we have great career development opportunities in the field of new mobility with interesting and challenging projects, as well as various personal and professional trainings.

Responsibilities

• To provide CAE‑simulation results and the engineering interpretation of these results according to the customer (internal/external) needs and to the state of the art in the field of fuel tank systems and battery.
• Providing simulation results according to customer satisfaction and stick to request, plan and provide results in agreed time frame.
• Develop new methods in collaboration with other departments Core, Testing, Innovation.
• Requestor understands meaning of CAE result and is able to draw conclusions and consider those in the engineering solution.
• Implement best practices in simulation to increase work efficiency, train and guide peer CAE engineers.
• Maintaining a sufficient balance of effort and output to ensure economic efficiency.
• Execute and manage CAE projects within engineering and development projects according to Kautex standard or to general CAE state of the art.
• Ensure appropriate definition of requested simulation task by clarifying open issue.
• Ensures own competency by self‑learning or indicating and defining of required trainings.
• Train and guide peer CAE engineers.
• Manage and support a smooth global workflow.
• Support customer projects with know‑how and give engineering direction.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and archiving of data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other comparable degree.
• 2‑4 years of experience with CAE or in the automotive industry.
• Technical knowledge of: performing CFD & Moldex simulations. Structural simulation is a plus.
• Good understanding of fuel, battery systems and the relevant components.
• Detailed knowledge of Finite Element Method.
• Understanding the concepts of implicit and explicit simulations.
• Extensive knowledge on at least one multipurpose FEA software package.
• Experience with Altair products (Simlab), Fluent, Ansys Workbench is an added advantage.
• Fluent English required.
• Willingness to travel (customer visits, exchange with other teams located elsewhere, share methods and knowledge).

Recruiting Company: Kautex

Primary Location: Mexico – Puebla – Puebla

Job Field: Engineering

Schedule: Full‑time

Job Level: Team Leader

Job Type: Experienced

Shift: First Shift

Job Posting: 11/10/2025, 2:59:12 PM