Launch Engineer
Core
Ensure manufacturing readiness and program milestones for automotive seating launch by managing timelines, costs, and quality documentation.
Role type
Launch Engineer
Builds
Automotive seating systems and components for major OEMs
Domain
Automotive manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
APQP, AIAG Quality planning, Control Plan, FMEA, PPAP, Gage/fixture design, Six Sigma, Kepner-Tregoe, 8D problem solving, DOE, SPC
Preferred skills
Manufacturing feasibility analysis, Trim cover delivery monitoring, Run 'n Rate (R@R) execution
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Maintain timeline and secure manufacturing readiness; Manage Launch Startup cost; Monitor trim cover deliveries; Support AME for manufacturing feasibility; Ensure quality documentation completion; Monitor Process Sign-Off and Parts Submission; Interface between Customer, program manager, JIT plant, and plant SDT team; Organize internal dry runs and external Trim Plant R@R.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC