About the Launch EngineerWe expect you to be passionate about your job and deeply concerned about quality and efficiency. You should also be a good problem solver with creative approach to your tasks.
Launch Engineer responsibilities are:- Manage business relationships with the corporate support team and customers
- Responsible for ensuring the overall success of new program launches including interfacing with internal/external team members
- Develop new business and expand product line including business case reviews
- Complete financial assessment of the program including early identification of anticipated costs and revenues
- Manage program spending
- Develop cross functional team and communication plan
- Hold weekly program team reviews to review open issues and timing
- Development of appropriate action plans to improve where necessary
- Develop Lessons Learned/Best Practices with a cross-functional team
- Report out to the program management Gateway Reviews
- Create Program timing plans for launch of programs
- Manage ideas and timing within the OI Roadmap
- Review and manage ECN/RFQ's for the program to ensure that timing and cost objectives are met
- Lead the program team utilizing the company's Global Development and Launch System Software
- Act as an advisor to program team regarding projects, tasks, and operations
Launch Engineer requirements are:- 5-7 years' experience of working on a Launch Engineer or other relevant position
- Significant experience with design and visualisations software such as AutoCAD
- Profound knowledge of industry rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards
- Experience of working in Injection Molding
- Strong project management and supervision skills
- Good practical experience with MS Office skills
- Good decision making ability and leadership skills
- Good time management and organization skills
- BS degree in Engineering or relevant field
- Must be able to stand for multiple hours and be able to lift 15-20 lbs when required
- Must be able to work additional hours as required during new program launches
