Launch Engineer, Product Introduction

What To Expect

The Launch Engineer, New Product Introduction is responsible for managing the operations perimeter in its entirety as it relates to introducing major coordinated changes or packages into the factory or factories. Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience in new program launch, equipment and program management is required.

This requires the launch engineer to lead a cross-functional team to ensure engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain validation targets have been met for each change. The Launch Engineer is ultimately responsible for the factory readiness and successful tactical implementation of the program into production.

• Drive all activities as related to the operations perimeter for your program(s) into the factory/factories. Clear target is to meet or exceed program milestones as set forth by the company – “non-event launch” mentality with each change or program.
• Participate in and lead various “cross functional” Program and Manufacturing Readiness forums. Provide clear updates on status and recovery plans as necessary at both working and executive level.
• Oversee the complete manufacturing validation for the program – drive supply chain readiness and handover from launch planning to production planning; organize and oversee factory transition; and follow up on excess/obsolescence planning and post program/service introduction activities.
• Plan, organize, and orchestrate all pre-launch build activities. Facilitate ramp management with operations teams.
• Oversee the finalization and validation of the MBOM for the program.
• Oversee the validation of all factory systems (MRP, ERP, MES, etc) regarding launch preparation.
• Steer overall program validation plan and manufacturing readiness criteria (KPIs).
• Ensure environment, health, and safety are considered in all activities and manufacturing validations.
• Organize and follow up on open points/actions that are required to secure a non-event introduction of the program; ensure constraints are conveyed and well communicated as actionable items throughout the organization.
• Interact, integrate, and drive results across cross-functional teams in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, production, production control, sales, service, etc.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Production Operations Knowledge – firm understanding of how complex production lines operate including key items such as industrial workings between facilities/departments, line balance, OEE, error proofing, etc.
• Background in Powertrain / High Voltage Battery engineering or manufacturing experience highly desired.
• Understanding of how the manufacturing validation process runs in relation to complex new products that stretch across various engineer teams and manufacturing centers/factories (methodology, validation plans, associated KPIs).
• Great understanding of design for manufacture, process design, process validation, and assembly methods.
• Strong interpersonal skills dealing with all levels of an organization; able to effectively and confidently communicate to senior and executive level leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; well versed with common workplace software (word processor, spreadsheet, database, etc); excellent organizational skills.
• Able to be a creative thinker and devise creative solutions to complicated problems.
• Excellent problem solving skills; adept in various problem solving methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings or CAD models.

• Medical plans – plan options with $0 payroll deduction.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options with a $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company-paid Health Savings Accounts (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits.
• Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D.
• Short-term and long-term disability…