Sr Product Development Engineer

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.

What awaits you:

• Develop customer product from first system concept through quote, prototyping, validation and towards a fully released product in mass production
• Ensure proactive requirements and risk management for all technical aspects
• Ensure that customer specifications as well as cost targets, design-to-manufacture and timing goals are met
• Knowledge about and compliance to the customer specific requirements
• Seek for and achieve customers' buy in to utilize standardized development and validation testing, if and where useful and applicable
• Act as technical liaison between product development teams and the customer and all other internal functions like design, manufacturing and industrialization
• Supervise product testing including handling of hazardous substances, interpretation of test results, introduction of the necessary actions and modifications as required to ensure that all requirements are met
• Support flawless launches by planning and controlling all technical issues related to assigned project and support the Program Manager in delivering highest quality solutions to our customers
• 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)

What you'll need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electronical Engineering, Mechatronics or a comparable education
• Strong years of experience in the automotive industry
• Blow molding product design knowledge including welding and assembly is a strong plus
• Demonstrate a solid knowledges in Product design, Engineering Systems, DFMEA, CAD / CAE & Simulation, Materials & Components (Plastics, rubbers and metals), GD&T, D/FMA, Quality & Process tools (PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, …), Problem Solving skills (A3) and Product Testing knowledge to interpret result and take corresponding actions.
• Must be able of supporting and promoting initiative for accelerating the digitalization and executing sustainable business models.
• Team building skills; being able of leading local and global teams, being them, internal, in the customer and in the suppliers.
• Manages conflict, action oriented, priority settings, courage, being resilient.
• Portuguese and English Fluent are required.

Recruiting Company
Kautex

Primary Location
Brazil-São Paulo-Guararema

Other Locations
Mexico-Puebla-Puebla

Job Field
Engineering

Schedule
Full-time

Job Level
Individual Contributor

Job Type
Experienced

Shift
First Shift

Travel
Yes, 5 % of the Time

Worksite
Onsite

Job Posting
09/09/2025, 11:21:18 AM