Industrialization Engineer: New Product Launch

Textron; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kautex, a Textron company, is seeking an Associate Industrialization Engineer in Lavonia, GA to drive launch activities for new product lines, coordinating design, build and commissioning while ensuring sampling readiness.

The role emphasizes PFMEA before tooling, CAPEX planning, and collaboration with regional industrialization teams to define SOW and support continuous improvement of existing lines.

Qualifications

• Technical education is required: Degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• Knowledge in Six Sigma and Quality Management Tools.
• Microsoft Office product knowledge required.
• CAD/SolidWorks knowledge required.
• Relevant knowledge in Mechatronics, Robotics / Automation, Big Data, and Electronics.
• Knowledge in defining process equipment & technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute projects per Flawless Launch Process.
• Coordinate launch activities, design, build and commissioning, timing of new product lines and modifications.
• Responsible for sampling preparation and launch of equipment, develop and follow up timing plan and actions.
• Sampling preparation of other projects in the local plant.
• Create manufacturing system design and PCE sheets for new projects.
• Support ECR and ECO process.
• Plan and manage plant CAPEX; order equipment on time as planned.
• Perform PFMEA before ordering tools and equipment.
• Ensure participation for Design Review and drawing review.
• Support regional Industrialization team by defining SOW.
• Support continuous improvement of existing product lines.
• Support production issues.

Skills

Mechatronics

Robotics / Automation

Big Data

Electronics

Process equipment knowledge

Six Sigma

Quality management tools

Product design knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical / Industrial)

Tools

CAD/SolidWorks

Job description

Kautex, a Textron company, is seeking an Associate Industrialization Engineer in Lavonia, GA to drive launch activities for new product lines, coordinating design, build and commissioning while ensuring sampling readiness.

The role emphasizes PFMEA before tooling, CAPEX planning, and collaboration with regional industrialization teams to define SOW and support continuous improvement of existing lines.