Launch Engineer
Role Overview
The Launch Engineer is responsible for leading and coordinating new product launches from program award through successful production implementation.
This position serves as a key liaison between customers, suppliers, manufacturing, quality, tooling, and program management to ensure all launch milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment and possess exceptional organizational, project management, and communication skills.
Key Skills for This Role
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field preferred.
- Minimum 3-5 years of automotive manufacturing or launch experience.
- Experience supporting Tier 1 automotive supplier operations.
- Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and customer launch requirements.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with process validation, run-at-rate events, and capacity planning.
- Knowledge of GD&T, SPC, and MSA.
- Experience with ERP and project management systems.
- Key Competencies
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple launch programs simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through on commitments and deadlines while working with cross-functional teams to achieve launch objectives.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and all levels of the organization.
- Ability to present launch status, risks, and recovery plans to leadership.
- Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk production floors for extended periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to travel as required to support launch activities.
- Performance Expectations
- Success in this role will be measured by:
- On-time execution of launch milestones.
- Successful PPAP submissions and customer approvals.
- Achievement of production readiness targets.
- Effective management of engineering changes.
- Launches completed with minimal disruption to production and customer schedules.
- High levels of customer satisfaction and program performance.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field preferred.
About International Automotive Components
Privately held global automotive interior-components manufacturer supplying instrument panels, consoles, door panels, and overhead systems to automakers.
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