**Associate Manufacturing Equipment Engineer** **Description** Kautex, a subsidiary of Textron Inc\., is rated among the Top 100 Automotive Suppliers worldwide\. The company is a leading global supplier of hybrid and conventional plastic fuel tank systems, selective catalytic reduction systems \(SCR\) and clear vision systems and sensors\. In addition, the company produces and supplies camshafts, castings and industrial packaging\. Headquartered in Bonn, Germany, the company owns and operates more than 30 facilities in 14 countries worldwide\. **Responsibilities:** + Provide support to the maintenance department in equipment troubleshooting to reduce / eliminate downtime + Provide engineering support to plant operations + Design, inspect, and repair equipment + Create and implement equipment maintenance schedules + Research and implement opportunities to make processes more efficient\. + Quantify performance and improvement opportunities + Improve overall equipment effectiveness + Specify and oversee work of outside contractors + Document equipment operations and parameters **Qualifications** + Technical education \(Degree in Engineering or comparable\) required + Relevant technical knowledge of your defined functional area + Knowledge in defining process equipment & technologies + Product design knowledge a plus + Knowledge in Six Sigma and Quality Management Tools a plus + Microsoft Office product knowledge required + CAD/Solidworks knowledge required **Benefits** + 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 and excellent working conditions **EEO Statement** Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\. Preference given to Veterans of the U\. S\. Armed Forces\. **Recruiting Company:** CWC Textron, a division of Textron **Primary Location:** US-Michigan-Muskegon **Job Function:** Manufacturing **Schedule:** Full-time **Job Level:** Individual Contributor **Job Type:** Entry Job **Shift:** First Shift **Relocation:** Available **Job Posting:** 01/10/2025, 9:44:15 AM **Job Number:** 327878