Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Lead new product launch activities from planning through production stabilization in high-volume manufacturing environments.
Role type
Lead Manufacturing Engineer (New Product Launch)
Builds
Production launch plans, manufacturing processes, work instructions, assembly sequences, and equipment/tooling readiness.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing
Required skills
Manufacturing engineering, Launch engineering, Process engineering, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, Project management, Problem-solving, New product launch support, Process validation
Preferred skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, OEE analysis, Capacity planning, Automated assembly systems, Green Belt certification
Technologies
Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Develop and validate manufacturing processes and assembly methods; Coordinate equipment, tooling, quality, and supplier readiness; Manage PFMEA, Control Plans, and launch performance metrics; Identify and mitigate launch risks; Monitor post-launch performance and transition to normal production.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC