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2024 Engineering Development Program (m/f/d)

Description

Do you hold a graduate-level degree (Bachelors or Masters), in Mechatronics, Electronics, Computer Sciences, Informatics or Data Sciences, Robotics Programming, Circular Economy, or Thermal Management? Do you possess a strong interest in new automotive mobility and Industrial Internet of Things? If so, Kautex’s rotational Development Program might be an excellent way for you to launch your career.

Kautex is a subsidiary of Textron Inc. and is rated among the Top 100 Automotive Suppliers worldwide. We are a leading global supplier of hybrid and conventional plastic fuel tank systems, selective catalytic reduction systems (SCR) and Clear Vision Systems and sensors. In addition, we also have a segment in the company (CWC) that produces and supplies camshafts, castings and industrial packaging. Globally headquartered in Bonn, Germany.

General:

• 12-month minimum program duration with the purpose of preparing you for progression in the Engineering function(s)

• Engineering Pathway for program includes areas of skill building in: Product Development, Validation, Innovation, Design and Simulation

• Complete 3 distinct and meaningful engineering sub-functional assignments aligned to your developmental goals and strengths assessment

• Program completion will include assessment for readiness to the next level of Engineering responsibility, including your application to roles which meet your career aspirations

• Gain expert knowledge of the operational environment and all interfaces and organization structure of the company, processes, and methods

• Performance coaching and rewards model applies annually through Performance Management Process

• Coaching on functional/technical, as well as professional development offers through Mentoring, Program Sponsor, and Functional Leader(s)

• Technical skill development, and specialized training will be offered through annual training plans, and development assessments.

• Create and maintain a community with all Kautex Development Program across the globe, with the purpose to share knowledge and experiences and build on future relationships in the company

• Provide continuous feedback to program Sponsors to continually improve program experience

• Complete projects defined by Management and documented in performance management system during the program

• Career owner: Is responsible for own development and having a meaningful career file. Asking for feedback, seeking for Learning and career opportunities

• Support common tasks within the Team (location / global) e.g., best-practice sharing, organize social Team or Networking Events, and Trainee Newsletter

• Communication of Career Aspirations - follow the repatriation process and discuss with managers & HR

• Work in line with all EHS Standards and Textron Ethics and Values and comply with all ITAF 16949/ISO and ISHA standards.

Responsibilities Based On Assignment Area:

Engineering:

• Have a complete understanding of daily operational tasks and processes of the functions / areas within the Engineering pathway.

• Provide Engineering expertise in a professional manner during customer visits and audits, with the team as well as in collaboration with other departments (e.g., Operations etc.)

• Gain knowledge of, and compliance to, the customer specific requirements

• Understand and apply customer OEM standards

• Application of VAVE (Value Analysis, Value Engineering) process during development of Kautex products

• Support EHS activities within the department to ensure both a safe work place and adoption of safe working practices

• A requirement to follow IATF 1694 standards together with following the Kautex and Customer guidelines

• Understand the technical link between Kautex development teams and the customer

Product Engineering

• Provide product engineering expertise in a professional manner during customer visits and audits, with the team as well as in collaboration with other departments (e.g. manufacturing)

• Work with Manufacturing Engineer to develop production tooling and equipment specifications and liaise with the Design team to ensure the products meet the customer specifications and demands.

• Regular business trips to manufacturing locations to understand production process

• Gain an understanding of FMEA Tools, budget and capacity planning processes and compliance to the customer specific requirements.

• Support flawless launches by planning and controlling all technical issues related to assigned project and support the Program Manager in delivering the highest quality solutions to our customers

Innovation

• Support, and lead projects related to new products, processes and development activities.

• Review, update and generate engineering standards to foster engineering efficiency

• Support the creation and execution of prototype related Design Verification Plan (DVP) internal and with external partners

• Support the ideation process and IP related activities.

DVC

• Support prototype manufacturing groups to supply prototype parts/ assemblies to the customer’s requirements

• Support with the test planning and set up, coordination, execution, evaluation and documentation of validation and development tests, and product validation against internal and external specifications.

• Execution of functional tests for automotive components for current business and future products

• Knowledge of and show robustness of products over lifecycle of development plans and evaluation and interpretation of test results and definition of counter measures.

• Understand the calculation of test and validation costs.

Core Engineering

• Support the Development of new standards in collaboration with other departments such as Innovation and CBUs

• Support the definition of optimal test equipment based on process performance and economics in collaboration with the production plants

• Analyse customer’s specifications to support quotes and interpret clarify and analyse system and customer specifications

• Ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFMA) in projects

• Support the definition of optimal test equipment based on process performance and economics in collaboration with the production plant

Design

• Develop Best-In Class Design Solutions which convince our customer to choose Kautex and create a competitive-advantage

• Create 3-D CAD models and 2-D drawings conforming all customer and internal requirements

• Validate the 3-D and 2-D solutions against all requirements

• Manage Product Lifecycle in Kautex and into customer systems (where required), and participate in Design reviews and create DFMEA's & SC/CC Lists

• Be a strong part of the development and maintenance of design standards and implementation of lessons learned activities

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, with focus on a preferred area of study: Mechatronics / Electronics / Electrical Engineering / Thermal Engineering / Composite Material / Systems Engineering / Circular Economy / Modelling and Simulation, Machine Learning, Big Data / Data Analytics, Computer Programming or comparable education

• Internships or extra-curricular volunteering would be an advantage

• International experience by studying or working in foreign countries is desired

• Fluent Romanian and English language skills are required, and an additional language would be an advantage

• Plastics design and process knowledge is an advantage

• Blow molding, Injection molding and Compression molding product design knowledge including welding and assembly is an advantage

• Geographic mobility

• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

• Competencies to possess:

• Compassion / Interpersonal Savvy

• Self-Development / Learning on the Fly

• Integrity and Trust

• Priority Setting

• Drive for Results

• Decision Quality/Timeliness

• Problem Solving capabilities

• Customer Focus / Business Acumen

• Communication and Presentation skills

• Dealing with Ambiguity

• Intercultural Awareness

Benefits

• Drive your own success story through technical and leadership development

• Diverse global team with opportunities for cross-functional development

• A competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Worldwide development opportunities

• Excellent working conditions

Job: Engineering

Primary Location: Romania-Dolj-Craiova

Recruiting Company: Kautex

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Shift: First Shift

Req ID: 319510