Automotive design and engineering services for concept-to-production vehicle development
KET is an engineering services firm focused on vehicle body design, prototype development, and production preparation for automotive OEMs. The company operates across three locations (Munich, Sindelfingen, Graz) with a stack centered on CAD/CAM tools (CATIA, CNC), embedded systems protocols (CAN, FlexRay), and measurement automation (Codebeamer, data-logging platforms). Current hiring is concentrated in engineering roles, with active projects centered on measurement systems expansion and prototype vehicle testing—signaling scaling pressure in validation workflows.
KET Karosserie Entwicklung Thurner GmbH is a privately held engineering services provider founded in 1986, headquartered in Munich with satellite offices in Sindelfingen and Graz. The company employs approximately 350 staff and serves automotive OEMs across design, structural engineering, prototype build, vehicle modifications, and production tooling. Service offerings span early-concept work through series-ready component and module development, including complete vehicle platforms and derivatives. The firm operates as a family business with emphasis on engineering flexibility and customer proximity.
Primary tools include CATIA (CAD), CNC (manufacturing), CAN and FlexRay (vehicle networking), Codebeamer (measurement/requirements), and Microsoft Office suite for project management.
Headquarters in Munich, Germany, with additional engineering centers in Sindelfingen and Graz. The company employs approximately 350 people across these three sites.
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