Senior Blow Molding Industrialization Specialist (Automotive)

Kautex Textron; Avilla (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kautex Textron in Avilla, IN, seeks a seasoned professional to lead sampling execution for blow‑molded fuel tanks and related processes. You will optimize tooling, welding, and post‑cooling while ensuring CAR assumptions are met and trials run on time.

Responsibilities include interpreting test results, documenting process parameters, and supporting industrialization objectives across the Americas. Strong English and automotive/plastics background required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in tooling, welding, or assembly processes of plastic blow‑molded fuel tanks.
• Advanced blow‑molding processing experience necessary (ability to process first sampling of projects in development).
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in the automotive industry and in plastics manufacturing.
• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric systems.
• Fluent English skills, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the sampling execution and optimization of blow molding, post‑cooling, welding and any other process to meet the CAR assumptions and participate in the full trial run in the assigned sampling location.
• Interpret test results and introduce necessary actions and modifications to ensure all sampling parts for the customer are in spec and on time.
• Support the Industrialization Manager in defining appropriate sampling objectives, schedules and milestones.
• Escalate potential issues and roadblocks early to the Industrialization Manager and/or Sr Manager, Process – Americas.
• Ensure proper documentation of process parameters and sampling results for the Americas region.
• Prepare and participate in tooling and equipment kick‑offs, sign‑offs, and after‑action reviews per standard process and procedures.
• Evaluate, debug, and implement solutions to manufacturing issues as requested by other cross‑functional work teams in the Americas.
• Ensure all blow‑molding processes in the plants are set up according to processing standards and basics.
• Promote the observation and improvement of all safety, quality, and corporate standards and procedures.
• Assist in the training of Process Specialists or Technicians in the Americas.

Skills

Fluent English

Drives results

Interpersonal savvy

Values differences

Develops talent

Drives vision

Business insights

Job description

Kautex Textron in Avilla, IN, seeks a seasoned professional to lead sampling execution for blow‑molded fuel tanks and related processes. You will optimize tooling, welding, and post‑cooling while ensuring CAR assumptions are met and trials run on time.

Responsibilities include interpreting test results, documenting process parameters, and supporting industrialization objectives across the Americas. Strong English and automotive/plastics background required.