Engineering Development Program 2023

We offer an international, family-friendly (Home Office options e.g.), and diverse work environment in which you can help shape future success. Additionally, we have great career development opportunities with interesting and challenging projects, as well as various personal and professional trainings.

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
- 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
- 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