Launch Engineer

International Automotive Components

Launch Engineer

Anniston, AL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About the Launch Engineer

    We expect you to be passionate about your job and deeply concerned about quality and efficiency. You should also be a good problem solver with creative approach to your tasks.

    Launch Engineer responsibilities are:

    • Manage business relationships with the corporate support team and customers

    • Responsible for ensuring the overall success of new program launches including interfacing with internal/external team members

    • Develop new business and expand product line including business case reviews

    • Complete financial assessment of the program including early identification of anticipated costs and revenues

    • Manage program spending

    • Develop cross functional team and communication plan

    • Hold weekly program team reviews to review open issues and timing

    • Development of appropriate action plans to improve where necessary

    • Develop Lessons Learned/Best Practices with a cross-functional team

    • Report out to the program management Gateway Reviews

    • Create Program timing plans for launch of programs

    • Manage ideas and timing within the OI Roadmap

    • Review and manage ECN/RFQ's for the program to ensure that timing and cost objectives are met

    • Lead the program team utilizing the company's Global Development and Launch System Software

    • Act as an advisor to program team regarding projects, tasks, and operations

    Launch Engineer requirements are:

    • 5-7 years' experience of working on a Launch Engineer or other relevant position

    • Significant experience with design and visualisations software such as AutoCAD

    • Profound knowledge of industry rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards

    • Experience of working in Injection Molding

    • Strong project management and supervision skills

    • Good practical experience with MS Office skills

    • Good decision making ability and leadership skills

    • Good time management and organization skills

    • BS degree in Engineering or relevant field

    • Must be able to stand for multiple hours and be able to lift 15-20 lbs when required

    • Must be able to work additional hours as required during new program launches