Engineer Validation in Bonn bei Kautex

Engineer Validation (f/m/x)

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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 the 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 still keep a sharp focus on thriving in the current business environment with our CWC (Campbell, Wyant and Cannon) facility serving as a leader in the production of iron camshafts and metallurgy. Our 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.

What awaits you:

• Provide expertise and technological know-how within the organization. Define validation plans and support the definition of generic control plans for mechancial and mechatronical systems.
• Generate and negotiate test standards and specification with customers.
• Proactivly define and execute test plans to ensure product robustness level.
• Drive the customers’ buy-in to follow generic development and state of the art validation methods (generic DVP/PVP, virtual DVP, ALT, AI / ML...).
• Design, define and improve validation test equipment for current and future products.
• Test planning and set up, coordination, execution, evaluation and documentation of validation and development tests for automotive products

What you’ll need to succeed:

• University degree in Mechatronics or other core skills (e.g. Physics, mechanical engineering with complemantory skills, ...) is required
• Testing and Validation experience is preferred
• Professional experience in one of the following fields is preferred
  • Complex mechatronic systems, idealy automotive
  • Blow-/ Injection-/ Compression molding
  • Statistical mathematics
  • Data aquisition and measurement technology
• Fluid English required, German preferred
• Willingness to travel (customer visits, test drives, supplier development, exchange with other validation teams)

• Drive your own success story through technical and leadership development
• Diverse global team with opportunities for cross-functional experiences
• A competitive compensation and benefits package including:
• Worldwide development opportunities
• Excellent working conditions
• Flexible working hours (e.g., home office)
• Casual dress code, parking spaces, fitness center cooperation, language courses, subsidized canteen