Responsibilities: 

• Work closely with the engineering and maintenance functions
• Problem-solving on current and prospective process opportunities as well as customer complaints
• Gain an understanding of patterns, tooling and layout, and system operations
• Gain an understanding of the blow molding and assembly process for manufacturing automotive fuel systems
• Conduct cycle time studies to determine bottlenecks and drive improvements to reduce scrap and downtime
• Create standardized work instructions as needed
• Analyze Scrap and Downtime on a production line, using analytical tools to Pareto and trend scrap drivers, root cause highest scrap drivers
• Work to analyze operational equipment efficiencies and make improvements based on A3/root cause analysis of top items affecting OEE and Scrap
• Participate in the operational meetings
• Assist the NPI group as needed to ensure the flawless launch of the projects 

Company Description: 

Kautex, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a Tier One automotive supplier, we support and accelerate change throughout the automotive industry with ideas being put into motion by those who are driving the future. A pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems for vehicles - including hybrid vehicle applications - Kautex is expanding our portfolio to offer smart products. From battery systems for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous vehicle cleaning systems, Kautex is committed to pioneering solutions for the era of new mobility. Even as we look to tomorrow, we keep a sharp focus on thriving in the current business environment with our CWC (Campbell, Wyant and Cannon) facility serving as a leader in iron camshafts and metallurgy production. IP (Industrial Packaging) division produces high-quality products for a lot of industries and is one of the prominent firms in promoting a circular economy with innovative recycling solutions. We keep sustainability at the forefront of our processes because our planet isn’t better unless we can be better. 

We offer an international, family-friendly (Home Office options e.g.), an