Metallurgy Co-Op (Muskegon, MI)
About the role
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 iron camshafts and crankshafts. We foster career growth, drive groundbreaking talent programs, and champion equal opportunities and sustainability in our business practices and products.
Responsibilities
- Be a member on multi-disciplinary teams utilizing lean methodologies to solve production and scrap issues.
- Develop and execute tests for improvements to the quality and cost performance of production processes.
- General – Metallurgical quality audits, process walks, and production process monitoring in both foundry and melting departments.
- Authority to investigate, assess and report on any nonconforming process or product.
- Get hands-on experience managing sample heats for raw material changes.
- Metallurgical review of defects from both internal and external customers.
Requirements
- Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Quality Systems Management or other related discipline.
- Preference given to candidates who possess skills in Data Integration, Software Development, Thermal Management, and Materials Science.
- Previous manufacturing experience is an asset.
Qualifications
- Microsoft application skills.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Benefits
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.
Schedule
Full-time
Pay
N/A