Sr Specialist Industrialization -can be based at any USA, Mexico or Canada Kautex location
About the role
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.
Aid in the training of Process Specialist or Technician in the Americas.
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.
- Aid in the training of Process Specialist or Technician 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
Qualifications
- Fluent English skills written and spoken
Skills
- Business Insights
- Drives results
- Manages ambiguity
- Interpersonal savvy
- Values Differences
- Develops Talent
- Drives Vision & Purpose
Benefits
- Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay
- N/A
Schedule
- Full-time
Shift
- First Shift
Job Level
- Individual Contributor
Job Type
- Standard
Recruiting Company
- Kautex
Primary Location
- US-Indiana-Avilla
Job Field
- Manufacturing
Job Posting Date
- 06/18/2026, 10:26:50 AM