Sr Design Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026.
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:
- Contribution in development and on time delivery of fuel, battery, SCR and other mechatronic systems
- Proactively create and change CAD 3D data
- Perform ongoing vehicle package clearance analysis
- Take responsibility for creation, review with drawing checker and change of drawings
o Apply Kautex and customer requirements to drawings
o Implement standard KICs on Kautex drawings and check
applicability
o Be responsible for the datum system (request confirmation
from gauge supplier, quality, plant, manufacturing, PDT
(product development team))
- Understanding and applying customer OEM standards
- Application of Kautex guidelines, GD&T concepts and standards and components
- Data management in PLM system
- Data management in customer database
- Maintain Kautex Standard Check Lists
- Actively participate in Design and Drawing Reviews
- Perform SDL (Simulation in the Design Loop) FEA simulations between design loops
- Support creation/ improvement of standards and guidelines and best practices
- Regular business trips to manufacturing locations to understand production process
- Follow Kautex Data Transfer guidelines (i.e. with DDX Trufusion)
- Release of CAD data into customer database, if necessary
- Application of VAVE (Value Analysis, Value Engineering) process during development of Kautex products
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:
- Contribution in development and on time delivery of fuel, battery, SCR and other mechatronic systems
- Proactively create and change CAD 3D data
- Perform ongoing vehicle package clearance analysis
- Take responsibility for creation, review with drawing checker and change of drawings
o Apply Kautex and customer requirements to drawings
o Implement standard KICs on Kautex drawings and check
applicability
o Be responsible for the datum system (request confirmation
from gauge supplier, quality, plant, manufacturing, PDT
(product development team))
- Understanding and applying customer OEM standards
- Application of Kautex guidelines, GD&T concepts and standards and components
- Data management in PLM system
- Data management in customer database
- Maintain Kautex Standard Check Lists
- Actively participate in Design and Drawing Reviews
- Perform SDL (Simulation in the Design Loop) FEA simulations between design loops
- Support creation/ improvement of standards and guidelines and best practices
- Regular business trips to manufacturing locations to understand production process
- Follow Kautex Data Transfer guidelines (i.e. with DDX Trufusion)
- Release of CAD data into customer database, if necessary
- Application of VAVE (Value Analysis, Value Engineering) process during development of Kautex products
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electronical Engineering, Mechatronics or a comparable education
- 10 + years of experience as a design engineer for the automotive industry
- Strong experience in a professional 3D CAD system (ideally CATIA V5 or Unigraphics NX) or comparable engineering experience
- International experience by studying or working in foreign countries is a plus
- Plastics design and process knowledge is a strong plus
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electronical Engineering, Mechatronics or a comparable education
- 10 + years of experience as a design engineer for the automotive industry
- Strong experience in a professional 3D CAD system (ideally CATIA V5 or Unigraphics NX) or comparable engineering experience
- International experience by studying or working in foreign countries is a plus
- Plastics design and process knowledge is a strong plus