Job Description

(Job Number: 336945)

Responsible for innovative and agile design/concept development for injection molded plastic battery housing and underbody shields for automotive applications.

Develop alongside the customer quote and projects new differentiating molding concepts. Ttransfer, release and update/distribute these ideas in design guidelines. Train the organization and implement lesson learned by following the Core maturity level development process Be the Subject matter owner for injection molding concepts and lead in customer projects for your application field. Support other fields of injection molding topics. Lead multiple projects and coordinate stakeholders including the to be the knowledge hub for injection molding Plan and Conduct samplings and execute design of experiments. Ensure documentation, evaluation and presentation of results. Responsible for product development with focus on advanced materials as fiber reinforced plastics (composites) and other lightweight materials in the area of new mobility Creation and execution of prototype related Design Verification Plan (DVP) internal and with external partners Responsible for project definition and execution in accordance with the global development plan incl. budget and capacity planning, project reviews Define or update the Generic D-FMEA for the product Support the definition of optimal test equipment based on process performance and economics in collaboration with the production plants Analyze customer’s specifications to support quotes and interpret clarity and analyze system and customer specifications Ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFMA) in projects

Technical University degree in Plastic engineering or comparable

Experience in creating designs for injection molding ideally for the area of automotive/new mobility Experience with injection molding simulation tools Proven skills in product development Proven skills in project management Background on overmolding of composite sheets & Components with filled materials is a strong plus Self-driven independent character (DoE, material & process know how, validation methods) You enjoy working structured and independent in a multinational and -cultural working environment Proficient written and verbal communication skills in English, German Language is preferred Willingness to travel international
Customer Focus/Business Acumen

Dealing with Ambiguity Compassion/Interpersonal Savvy Self Development/Learning on the fly Priority Setting Drive for Results Functional-technical skills Conflict Management Innovation Management Cultural awareness

Recruiting Company

Kautex

Primary Location

Germany-North Rhine Westphalia-Bonn - Holzlar HQ

Job Field

Engineering

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Shift

First Shift

Job Posting

11/27/2025, 7:51:52 AM