Launch Engineer

About the Launch Engineer

We 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