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Manufacturing Launch Engineer

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Responsibilities

Deliver Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System requirements for your specific Subsystem (Electrical, Powertrain, Suspension, Exterior, Interior).

Collaborate with Product Development team to generate facility & tooling costs, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements.

Use virtual tools to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for high volume assembly operations.

Write/modify/maintain process sheets and deliver updated Cycle Line Layouts. - Lead identification, resolution, and closure of Assembly and Machining feasibility issues.

Create and follow a master schedule for the design, build, and implementation of tools in your subsystem.

Lead assembly, body, machining, battery cell tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the manufacturing site. In addition, support tooling buy-offs @ vendor facilities.

Lead identification, resolution, and closure of all launch product and tooling issues.

Develop New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs.

Support Department Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, and Innovation (SQDCPMEI) initiatives.

Interface with cross-functional activities (Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs).

Skills Required:

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Ability to support launch programs on extended travel

Strong Project Management skills and result-oriented mindset

Strong computer skills (Excel, Power Point, etc.)

3D CAD review abilities (Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, or equivalent)

Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles - Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills

Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints - Ability to work with minimal direct supervision

Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collecting, GD&T etc.)

Knowledge in the following Ford software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, E2KS, AIM, CPARS

Experience Required: Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience required - Experience w/automotive assembly or machining tooling, processes and facilities required

Education Required: Bachelor degree in Engineering

Ability to travel, including extended travel to assembly and component plants in the US, Canada, and/or Mexico, required. Fully Onsite.