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Manufacturing Technology Manager
Description
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 beyond. From battery enclosures for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous cleaning systems, we are advancing solutions for the era of new mobility. Our portfolio also covers high-quality industrial packaging and cast camshafts. Embracing the transformative venture, Kautex is part of a network of global businesses, offering some of the most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen.
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. We can’t wait getting to know you and share more about our values and local benefits.
Technology Manager
What awaits you:
- Ensure a safe work environment without EHS risk
- Be responsible for the alignment, implementation, programming, teaching and optimization of automation equipment for samplings and trial runs of injection & blow molded products
- Align with internal Advanced Manufacturing standards to support the creation of feasible Statements Of Works
- Support samplings in various production plants based on close collaboration with the local manufacturing team and the assigned sampling crew
- Participate in equipment and tooling sign-offs
- Contribute to and implement standards and changes to systems and processes
- Analyze data models and develop permanent corrective actions with data elements available
- Establish work instruction to foster automation standards
- Execute troubleshooting for machine functions and automated process steps
- Continuously Improve existing production lines and manufacturing processes
- Continuously improve automation and support preventive maintenance
- Support SMED activities
- Train sampling crews and local manufacturing staff in automation
- Document functional specifications, plan and schedule projects, and lead a team of professionals through implementation
- Must be able to act with urgency, immediacy, and efficiency and make situation appropriate decisions
- Able to work with other departments’ needs and schedules to accomplish goals
- Excellent and proven personnel management skills
- Ability to manage maintenance and special project budgets with detailed plans to ensure adherence to available budgets
- Hire and train maintenance employees to carry out specialized duties
- Offer technical advice and recommendations to a maintenance team to ensure an efficient workforce
- Supervise the activities of a building upkeep personnel to ensure they maintain a clean and orderly facility
- Maintain accurate record of maintenance operations and present to upper management reports of daily activities.
- Supporting development of AOP plans for technology and training needs
Qualifications
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Technician, technical engineer or master or university degree
- Several years of work experience in an automated high volume manufacturing environment (automotive preferred)
- Experience in working in foreign countries and cultures based on international assignments and/or project work
- Detailed knowledge within the Siemens S7 programming tools
- Experience with robot teaching (Kuka, ABB, Fanuc)
- Familiar with blow molding and process engineering
- Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic and electric systems
- Knowledge of MS office and MS Project, Minitab, SAP
- Fluent English skills written and spoken
- Lean tools, 6S, A3, PDCA, TPM
- Experience in leading and coaching others
EEO Statement
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.
Recruiting Company: Kautex
Primary Location: US-Michigan-Detroit
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 01/20/2026, 9:41:48 AM
Job Number: 338161