Sr. Specialist Process Development (m/f/x)

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:

Drive the development and industrialization of molding and downline processes for Pentatonic products, ensuring readiness for high-volume serial production. Lead cross-functional efforts to optimize process performance, cost efficiency, and product quality.

Act as a single point of contact (SPOC) for Pentatonic customer programs.

Ensure robust design-for-manufacturing principles are applied from quotation through to industrialization.

Support the feasibility study (quotation team) as SPOC and as manufacturing specialist.

Architect innovative and cost-effective manufacturing solutions from raw material handling (magazine/silo) to final pack-out.

Use simulations and physical trials to validate concepts and proactively mitigate risks.

Define sampling objectives and lead structured experimentation (e.g., DOE) to refine process parameters for series production.

Develop and validate optimal machine setups and downline equipment configurations.

Drive continuous improvement in cycle time, scrap reduction, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Develop and define process trainings for our manufacturing facilities.

Present key findings, risks, and recommendations to Senior Management.

Influence strategic decisions for successful project execution.

Guarantee adherence to all Kautex standards.

Actively contribute to the evolution of global standards based on LL.

What you need to succeed:

University degree in Plastic Engineering (Master/PhD) with focus on plastics processing or a comparable education is required

10 years experience in plastics, their molding processes or in process development

5 years experience in processing composites

3 years experience in international automotive industry

Excellent business/technical English language skills are necessary

Able to communicate on all levels in a cross-functional and -cultural team

Strong systematic and self-driven character with an abstract thinking process from A to D (DoE, material & process know how, validation methods)

Willingness to travel international

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Worksite: Hybrid