5-7 years of experience in process engineering or related field
Advanced knowledge of GD&T and its practical application
Strong understanding of AIAG Core Tools
Excellent communication skills for collaboration across all levels
Proven leadership skills for facilitating organizational change
High accountability and teamwork orientation
Strong organizational and project management skills
Responsibilities
Lead APQP team in developing new parts and engineering changes from concept to production
Manage the sampling process, ensuring prototypes meet customer requirements
Develop and maintain production routings and process documentation for new parts
Support commercial team in manufacturability discussions with customer engineering
Execute program timelines within budget for new tooling and machinery
Benefits
Opportunity to lead innovative product launches
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Engagement in high-impact projects with significant visibility
Chance to influence manufacturing processes and quality standards
Professional development opportunities in a fast-paced setting
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
This Product Launch Engineer role is responsible for leading the development of manufacturing processes on new products. They are to achieve an optimum relationship between cost and quality and shall therefore be responsible for the costing of potential new products. This position is responsible for all aspects of process engineering, industrial engineering, production standard costs, tooling procurement, and potential new equipment installations as part of APQP. They shall also be responsible for product transfers to the Geneva PM facility.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Lead APQP team in the development of new part opportunities and major engineering changes from concept through capable production process.
Responsible for managing the sampling process. This includes processing and inspection of all samples and prototypes to meet customer requirements and due dates. This may also include working with Scheduling, Manufacturing and Quality where it is appropriate that they perform portions of these tasks.
Develop and maintain all production routings, process documents, work center standards, manufacturing set-up and work instructions, etc. for process steps needed to manufacture a new part. This will also apply to any customer changes that are received.
Support the commercial team in development of new job opportunities. This mainly involves discussions with customer engineering on specifics of manufacturability and functionality.
Execute program timelines within budget constraints for new tooling and machinery.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Advanced GD&T knowledge and its application is preferred
Strong understanding of AIAG Core Tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with all levels of associates
Strong leadership to facilitate, support, and implement change within the organization
High level of personal accountability and team collaboration skills
Organized and efficient, with extensive multi-tasking and project management abilities
Demonstrated success in fast-paced, high volume production environment with ability to change priorities to address urgent business needs
About Amsted Industries
Amsted Industries is a diversified manufacturer of industrial components serving primarily the railroad, vehicular and construction markets. The company's products include bearings, brake systems, power transmission systems, and more. Amsted Industries was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
