Launch Engineer

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Full Time Minth Tennessee International, Inc., Lewisburg, TN, US

7 days ago Requisition

Our Engineering team is expanding and looking to add a Launch Engineer. We are looking for a dynamic and driven candidate who is interested in joining a fast-growing global company in the automotive sector.

The Launch Engineer will facilitate engineering change as well as work with the team to establish the best solutions and feasibility. The Launch Engineer will perform cost analysis, time studies, stock management, ECN validation and break point management. Other responsibilities include:

• Collect and understand the needs of the plant, including; materials, process implementation, automation, error proofing, equipment, floor layout and labor; amongst other responsibilities
• Analyze the program investment
• As a representative of the plant, participate in reviewing drawings/math data, processes, tooling/equipment design
• Identify and cultivate means to avoid risk in program development
• Understand the tech specification of the new equipment investment to ensure equipment and layout will be ready and efficient for production
• Lead equipment/tooling buy-off
• Manage the in-plant tuning, tooling and equipment plan (floor layout, utility supply, and people support management); track open issues list
• Organize the plant for preparation of materials, labor, production planning, production line, and WIP racks
• Plan the trial productions and sample submissions
• Assist the team in resolving the issue from trial production, achieve the capacity, appearance, dimension and cost target
• Update the documents to the production version; including the control plan, WI, PFMEA, Flowchart etc.
• Assist the PPAP process to get PSW approval

To qualify for this role you must meet the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience required
• 2+ years of Launch experience required; preferably in an Automotive Manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of materials (plastics and metals) preferred
• Must have automotive interior and exterior experience, preferably with plastic injection, two-shot injection, roll forming, stamping, and aluminum extrusion

Key to being successful in this role:

• Strong technical ability with knowledge of materials and manufacturing and assembly processes
• A high level of self-motivation and bias for action
• Strong communication, presentation and organization skills
• Ability to directly interact with customers while providing a professional image
• Good interpersonal skills

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