**Kautex Development Program – Operations \(2026 KCC\)** **Description** **General:** * 12\-month minimum program duration with the purpose of preparing you for progression in the Operations function\(s\) * Operations Pathway for program includes areas of skill building in: Automation / IIoT, Materials Management, Quality, AME / ME * Complete 3 distinct and meaningful operational sub\-functional assignments aligned to your developmental goals and strengths assessment * Program completion will include assessment for readiness to the next level of Operational responsibility, including your application to roles which meet your career aspirations * 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 standard **Operations:** * Have a complete understanding of daily operational tasks and processes of the functions / areas within the Operations pathway\. * Understanding of Operational Key Performance Indicators driving towards 0\-0\-0\. * Provide operations expertise in a professional manner during customer visits and audits, with the team as well as in collaboration with other departments \(e\.g\., Quality/Engineering, etc\.\) * Gain knowledge of, and compliance to, the customer specific requirements * Understand and apply customer OEM standards * 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 16949 standards togethe with following the Kautex and Customer guidelines * Understand the technical link between Kautex development teams and the customer * Application of Continuous Improvement / Lean tools and techniques to drive Operational Performance Improvement \(6S, Practical Problem Solving and Reoccurrence Prevention, Value Stream Mapping, Elimination of Waste, TPM **Material Management:** * Support Logistics concepts \(internal, supplier, customer\) for new programs coming to the plant\. * Gain knowledge of Customer Demand plan, Production plan, Supplier Scheduling, and Inventory Management \(accuracy, right safety stock, risk management, etc\.\) * Special freight organisation, root cause analyses, preventive actions to avoid reoccurrence **Automation/ IIoT:** * Gain knowledge within the organization and relevant technology trends, e\. g\. Industry 4\.0, IIoT, Digital Factory * Collaborate with stakeholders to assist data\-driven process improvements, and application of software and simulation tools * Gain the knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, electric systems Industrialisation * Lead projects related to defining design, process layout and process investment for new projects in co\-operation with the plants and ensure the product design is representative of the processes available and promote design for manufacture\. * Specify and realise the manufacturing processes using the most appropriate technology and ensuring process capability with respect to the total manufacturing system * Support the management of external suppliers of tooling and machines whilst liaising with internal customers * Support the design and standardise poke\-yoke systems into the manufacturing process, whilst providing cost effective engineering solutions \(Value Analysis, Value Engineering\) **Manufacturing Engineer:** * Lead projects relating to analysis and implementation of the manufacturing process using the most appropriate technology and ensuring process capability with respect to the total manufacturing system\. * Motivated to continuous improvement in the process to maintain optimum operation conditions and plant productivity \(including scrap management\.\) * Respond to requests for repairs and troubleshooting support of production equipment and processes and analyse all new processes for improvement opportunities\. **Quality:** * Lead, and support, projects relating to process and product quality during the sampling, development, trials, and series production phases\. * Support the Quality team with the quality performance and maintaining customer quality targets, whilst gaining knowledge of customer specific quality requirements and portals\. * Support all audits activities within the location\. * Gain knowledge of GD&T, CAD, RPS, MSA, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and SPC\. * Support as required any claim management \(including warranty\) using 8D or A3 tools\. **Qualifications** * University degree in Engineering, with focus on a preferred area of study: Mechatronics / Electronics / Electrical Engineering / Thermal Engineering / Composite Material / Systems Engineering / Circular Economy / Modelling and Simulation, Machine Learning, Big Data / Data Analytics, Computer Programming or comparable education * Internships or extra\-curricular volunteering would be an advantage * International experience by studying or working in foreign countries is desired * Fluent English language skills are required, and an additional language would be an advantage * Plastics design and process knowledge is an advantage * Blow molding, injection molding and compression molding product design knowledge including welding and assembly is an advantage * Geographic mobility * Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team **Recruiting Company:** Kautex **Primary Location:** China-CN-Changchun **Job Function:** Manufacturing **Schedule:** Full-time **Job Level:** Individual Contributor **Job Type:** Standard **Shift:** First Shift **Job Posting:** 01/21/2026, 9:59:54 PM **Job Number:** 337462