Qing Yu (26), Research & Development Engineer, Location Heiligenhaus
"My professor had recommended Kiekert, so in the spring 2005, I started as a student intern. After I completed my engineering thesis in cooperation with Kiekert, I was hired as a development engineer. Obviously, my start at Kiekert was easy since I had gained some valueable experience during my intership. For five years now, I am living in Germany and very happy to have an interesting job with very nice co-workers."
Rene Bonilla (33), HR Manager, Location Puebla
"For three years now, I have the postion of Human Resource Manager at the Puebla facility. I faced many challenges in the beginning. However through teamwork in the following years, we were able to overcome them, successfully. Very quickly, Kiekert became a global enterprise with global processes and visions. I am pleased to be a part of such an enterprise with such a talented workforce from all over the world."
Sylva Kalaskova (32), Administrative Assistant, Location Prelouc
"I began in1999 as a secretary with Kiekert. After one year, I had the opportunity to become the administrative assistant to the plant manager. After a two year maternity leave, I returned in 2005 as the manager of the Record Departments. At the beginning of 2008, I again became the plant manager‘s administrative assistant. I am impressed with the dynamics of the Kiekert Group. I feel that Kiekert CS takes an important role in supporting the entire company and everyday we are continuously improving."
Mike Hietbrink (35), Vice General Manager, Location Wixom
"When I started at Kiekert, I had a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and MBA. My career began in June 1998 as a Project Engineer on Ford programs. I found the opportunities and challenges at Kiekert very rewarding. My responsibilities have changed over the years: from Engineer to Manager, to Business Unit Manager, to Sales & Marketing Manager, to finally, my current position as Vice General Manager. It is very rewarding to be a part of a company that is seen as a market leader, worldwide."
Nan Li (23), Sales & Marketing Administrative Assistant, Location Changshu
"I became acquainted with the Kiekert Group with the first review of the new plant location in Changshu. During this time, I worked with the city on structuring the framework for the Foreign Investment Develompment Foundation. I was impressed with Kiekert‘s professionalism and talented staff. This positive impression convinced me that I want to join Kiekert. Therefore, I am currently working as a Administrative Assistant in the Sales & Marketing group which I enjoy very much. I learned "KCC" from the beginning as a baby and we are growing up together."
