Sr Specialist Industrialization -can be based at any Americas Kautex location

Textron•Avilla, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the execution and optimization of various manufacturing processes, including blow molding, post-cooling, welding, and others, to meet CAR assumptions. The Specialist will participate in full trial runs at assigned sampling locations, interpret test results, and implement necessary modifications to ensure timely and in-spec customer samplings. This position also involves supporting the Industrialization Manager in defining sampling objectives, schedules, and milestones, escalating potential issues, and ensuring proper documentation of process parameters and sampling results for the Americas region. The role includes preparing for and participating in tooling and equipment kick-offs, sign-offs, and after-action reviews, as well as evaluating and implementing solutions for manufacturing issues. Additionally, the Specialist will ensure blow molding processes are set up according to standards, promote adherence to safety, quality, and corporate standards, and assist in training Process Specialists or Technicians in the Americas.

Requirements

Min. 7 years’ experience in tooling/welding/assembly process of plastic blow molded fuel tanks
Advanced blow molding processing experience necessary (ability to process first sampling of projects in development)
Min. 7 years’ experience in automotive industry and in a plastics manufacturing
Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic and electric systems
Fluent English skills written and spoken
Business Insights
Drives results
Manages ambiguity
Interpersonal savvy
Values Differences
Develops Talent
Drives Vision & Purpose

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.
Interpretation of test results and introduction of the necessary actions and modifications as required to ensure that all necessary parts for samplings for the customer are available in spec and on time
Support the Industrialization Manager in defining appropriate sampling objectives, schedules and milestones
Escalate potential issues and roadblocks as early as possible to the Industrialization Manager and/or Sr Manager, Process - Americas
Ensure proper documentation of process parameter and sampling results (e.g. process book) 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 Specialist or Technician in the Americas.