Engineer Industrialization

Textron Inc.; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Inc. is seeking an Engineer Industrialization to lead launch activities, coordinate design, build, and commissioning of new product lines, and drive process improvements in a Detroit manufacturing environment.

The role requires lean manufacturing expertise, mold experience, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure successful samples and timely launches.

Qualifications

• Technical apprenticeship or comparable education is required.
• Green Belt certification is needed.
• 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles is required.
• Injection Mold and Blow Mold experience is beneficial.
• Understanding of production and program-based schedules.
• Experience with Change Management (ECM) is desirable.
• Risk Management / FMEA experience is advantageous.
• Proficiency in the plant's primary language is mandatory.
• English language skills would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate launch activities for new product lines and modifications.
• Plan and manage plant CAPEX and equipment orders.
• Ensure PFMEA and process flow charts are created prior to tooling orders.
• Support Design Reviews and drawing reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of existing production lines.
• Assist with sampling and readiness checklists for new projects.
• Provide technical knowledge transfer and prevent recurrence of issues.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Injection Mold

Blow Mold

Program schedules

Change Management (ECM)

Risk Assessment (FMEA)

Primary language of plant

English language skills

Education

Technical apprenticeship or comparable education

Green Belt certification

Job description

Engineer Industrialization

Description

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

Qualifications

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)

• Risk Management / FMEA/ Risk Assessment

• Good command of primary language of plant is mandatory

• English language skills would be beneficial

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company:

Kautex

Primary Location:

US-Michigan-Detroit

Job Function:

Manufacturing

Schedule:

Full-time

Job Level:

Individual Contributor

Job Type:

Experienced

Shift:

First Shift

Job Posting:

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

Job Number:

345105