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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Kautex Development Program - Engineering - **Company:** TEXTRON SYSTEMS - **Location:** United States - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** 3d Models, Adobe InDesign, Systems Engineering, Big Data, Computer Programming, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Machine Learning, PDMS, Value Engineering, Modeling and Simulation, Data Analytics - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://textron.taleo.net/careersection/textron/jobdetail.ftl?job=337463 ## About the Role * 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 proces 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 * 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 proces 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 ## Description * 12-month minimum program duration with the purpose of preparing you for progression in the Engineering function(s) * Engineering Pathway for program includes areas of skill building in: Product Development, Validation, Innovation, Design and Simulation * Complete 3 distinct and meaningful engineering sub-functional assignments aligned to your developmental goals and strengths assessment * Program completion will include assessment for readiness to the next level of Engineering 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 standards. Engineering: * Have a complete understanding of daily operational tasks and processes of the functions / areas within the Engineering pathway. * Provide Engineering expertise in a professional manner during customer visits and audits, with the team as well as in collaboration with other departments (e.g., Operations 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 1694 standards togethe with following the Kautex and Customer guidelines * Understand the technical link between Kautex development teams and the customer Product Engineering * Provide product engineering expertise in a professional manner during customer visits and audits, with the team as well as in collaboration with other departments (e.g. manufacturing) * Work with Manufacturing Engineer to develop production tooling and equipment specifications and liaise with the Design team to ensure the products meet the customer specifications and demands. * Regular business trips to manufacturing locations to understand production process * Gain an understanding of FMEA Tools, budget and capacity planning processes and compliance to the customer specific requirements. * Support flawless launches by planning and controlling all technical issues related to assigned project and support the Program Manager in delivering the highest quality solutions to our customers Innovation * Support, and lead projects related to new products, processes and development activities. * Review, update and generate engineering standards to foster engineering efficiency * Support the creation and execution of prototype related Design Verification Plan (DVP) internal and with external partners * Suport the ideation process and IP related activities. DVC * Support prototype manufacturing groups to supply prototype parts/ assemblies to the customer's requirements * Support with the test planning and set up, coordination, execution, evaluation and documentation of validation and development tests, and product validation against internal and external specifications. * Excecution of functional tests for automotive components for current business and future products * Knowledge of and show robusness of products over lifecycle of development plans and evaluation and interpretation of test results and definition of counter measures. * Understand the calculation of test and validation costs. Core Engineering * Support the Development of new standards in collaboration with other departments such as Innovation and CBUs * Support the definition of optimal test equipment based on process performance and economics in collaboration with the production plants * Analyse customer's specifications to support quotes and interpret clarify and analyse system and customer specifications * Ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFMA) in projects * Support the definition of optimal test equipment based on process performance and economics in collaboration with the production plant Design * Develop Best-In Class Design Solutions which convince our customer to choose Kautex and create a competitive-advantage * Create 3-D CAD models and 2-D drawings conforming all customer and internal requirements * Validate the 3-D and 2-D solutions against all requirements * Manage Product Lifecycle in Kautex and into customer systems (where required), and participate in Design reviews and create DFMEA's & SC/CC Lists * Be a strong part of the development and maintenance of design standards and implementation of lessons learned activities ## Related Videos - [TresJS a new declarative ThreeJS as Vue components](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/543-tresjs-a-new-declarative-threejs-as-vue-components) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [Cross platform Augmented Reality development with React Native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/160-cross-platform-augmented-reality-development-with-react-native) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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