Engineer Industrialization

Cessna Aircraft Company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kautex, a global leader in automotive systems, seeks an Engineer Industrialization to drive launch readiness and manufacturing process improvements in our Detroit-area plant. You will coordinate design, build, and commissioning of new product lines, create MSD and PCE sheets, and support ECO/ECR processes while ensuring adherence to Kautex standards.

Ideal candidates bring a technical apprenticeship, Green Belt, and 3 years of manufacturing experience with Lean principles and molding expertise.

Qualifications

• Technical apprenticeship or comparable education.
• Green Belt certification is needed.
• 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Good command of primary language of plant is mandatory.
• English language skills would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute projects follow the FLP.
• Coordinate launch activities, design, build and commissioning, timing of new product lines and modifications.
• Be 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 for Process flow chart, PFMEA before ordering e.g. tools, equipment.
• Ensure your participation for Design Review and Drawing review.
• 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.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Green Belt

Injection Molding

Blow Molding

Scheduling

ECM

Manufacturing Experience

Language Proficiency

Primary Plant Language

Education

Technical Apprenticeship

Job description

Job Description - Engineer Industrialization (345105)

Job Number: 345105

Introduction:

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.

What awaits you:

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

What you'll need to succeed:

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)

Good command of primary language of plant is mandatory

• English language skills would be beneficial

EEO Statement

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