Launch Engineer
Core
Manage new model vehicle launches at an automotive assembly plant, ensuring on-time, on-cost delivery with targeted quality levels by coordinating parts, processes, and build schedules.
Role type
Launch Engineer (Manufacturing Operations)
Builds
New model vehicles for Ford customers
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Vehicle assembly
Required skills
Automotive launch management, BOM review and validation, parts process coordination, change control management, build schedule development, pre-production build verification, issue documentation and tracking
Preferred skills
Union experience, manufacturing environment launch experience, advanced Excel skills (via careerplan.io/jobs/563568453603965-launch-engineer-at-ford)
Technologies
CMMS, LQOS, OTG, QLS, WERS, AIMS, WF1, Teledata, Deformas
Responsibilities
Manage launch parts and processes including OTG list creation and BOM error review; Communicate program changes through daily meetings and change control; Prepare the plant launch team by identifying workstation needs and developing build schedules; Participate in pre-production builds to verify parts and document issues
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC