Kautex Development Program – Operations (2026 KCC)

General:
• 12-month minimum program duration with the purpose of preparing you for progression in the Operations function(s)
• Operations Pathway for program includes areas of skill building in: Automation / IIoT, Materials Management, Quality, AME / ME
• Complete 3 distinct and meaningful operational sub-functional assignments aligned to your developmental goals and strengths assessment
• Program completion will include assessment for readiness to the next level of Operational 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 standard

Operations:
• Have a complete understanding of daily operational tasks and processes of the functions / areas within the Operations pathway.
• Understanding of Operational Key Performance Indicators driving towards 0-0-0.
• Provide operations expertise in a professional manner during customer visits and audits, with the team as well as in collaboration with other departments (e.g., Quality/Engineering, 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 16949 standards togethe with following the Kautex and Customer guidelines
• Understand the technical link between Kautex development teams and the customer
• Application of Continuous Improvement / Lean tools and techniques to drive Operational Performance Improvement (6S, Practical Problem Solving and Reoccurrence Prevention, Value Stream Mapping, Elimination of Waste, TPM

Material Management:
• Support Logistics concepts (internal, supplier, customer) for new programs coming to the plant.
• Gain knowledge of Customer Demand plan, Production plan, Supplier Scheduling, and Inventory Management (accuracy, right safety stock, risk management, etc.)
• Special freight organisation, root cause analyses, preventive actions to avoid reoccurrence

Automation/ IIoT:
• Gain knowledge within the organization and relevant technology trends, e. g. Industry 4.0, IIoT, Digital Factory
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assist data-driven process improvements, and application of software and simulation tools
• Gain the knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, electric systems
Industrialisation 
• Lead projects related to defining design, process layout and process investment for new projects in co-operation with the plants and ensure the product design is representative of the processes available and promote design for manufacture. 
• Specify and realise the manufacturing processes using the most appropriate technology and ensuring process capability with respect to the total manufacturing system
• Support the management of external suppliers of tooling and machines whilst liaising with internal customers 
• Support the design and standardise poke-yoke systems into the manufacturing process, whilst providing cost effective engineering solutions (Value Analysis, Value Engineering)

Manufacturing Engineer:
• Lead projects relating to analysis and implementation of the manufacturing process using the most appropriate technology and ensuring process capability with respect to the total manufacturing system. 
• Motivated to continuous improvement in the process to maintain optimum operation conditions and plant productivity (including scrap management.)
• Respond to requests for repairs and troubleshooting support of production equipment and processes and analyse all new processes for improvement opportunities.

Quality:
• Lead, and support, projects relating to process and product quality during the sampling, development, trials, and series production phases. 
• Support the Quality team with the quality performance and maintaining customer quality targets, whilst gaining knowledge of customer specific quality requirements and portals. 
• Support all audits activities within the location.
• Gain knowledge of GD&T, CAD, RPS, MSA, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and SPC.
• Support as required any claim management (including warranty) using 8D or A3 tools.
 

• 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 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