Does Kautex pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kautex employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kautex. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Kautex?

61% of Kautex employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Kautex 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kautex?

Engineer (16) , Manufacturing Engineer (15) , Program Manager (7) , Internship (6) , Production (6) , Manager (5) , Quality Engineer (5) , Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (4) , Automation Engineer (4) , Intern (4) , Production Operator (4) , Analista (3) , Engineering Manager (3) , Maintenance Engineer (3) , Manufacturing Intern (3)

What are the pros of working at Kautex according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and" ((in 24 reviews)); "The benefits are good." ((in 19 reviews)); "Pay was good for work." ((in 12 reviews)); "good work/life balance" ((in 7 reviews)); "Good culture to promote talent" ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Kautex according to real employee reviews?

"No training" ((in 5 reviews)); "Even if there is a problem, bringing it up to upper management just gets your laughed at." ((in 5 reviews)); "less salary." ((in 4 reviews)); "Long hours with mandatory overtime." ((in 4 reviews)); "German leadership at top levels presented certain challenges." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Kautex layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Kautex layoffs and their outlook for job security at Kautex in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Kautex locations?

Troy , Detroit , Avilla , Lavonia , San Antonio , Muskegon , Fort Wayne , Anderson , Dearborn , Amarillo , Texas City , Waterloo , Williamston , Westminster , Atlanta

Kautex reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(234 total reviews)

Joerg Rautenstrauch

79% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

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Kautex has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 234 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Kautex employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

234 reviews

4.0

Apr 28, 2025

Good

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice environment and healthy atmosphere to work

Cons

Hectic work - life balance and the interview was good

3.0

Apr 26, 2025

Challenging Projects and Great Learning Environment

Senior engineer (validation testing)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Involvement in diverse and complex validation projects. Opportunities for technical growth and skill development. Collaborative work environment with supportive colleagues. Access to modern testing equipment and methodologies. Strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

Cons

Workload can sometimes become overwhelming during deadlines. Limited career advancement opportunities in some teams. Communication gaps between departments can cause delays. Processes could benefit from further standardization. Occasional lack of clarity in project requirements.

4.0

Apr 22, 2025

Nice people!

Procurement associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, fast moving environment

Cons

lots of responsibility very quickly

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