Launch Engineer

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are looking for a Launch Engineerwho can be a part of a growing company.The Launch Engineer in the automotive industry ensures the successful integration and launch of new products and processes within manufacturing facilities. This role bridges engineering, operations, and quality teams to meet production goals and deliver high-quality vehicles. The Launch Engineer oversees process readiness, identifies and resolves issues, and ensures a seamless transition from prototype to mass production. Other responsibilities include:RFQ process– As a representative of the plant, participate actively in defining drawings/math data, processes, tooling/equipment design in the cheapest, easiest and most successful way for launch.Weekly one-page (GM tracking)- Cost Model Improvements. Define and confirm with the team the needs of the plant, including materials, labour, process implementation, automation, error proofing, equipment, floor layout and potential investment needed for new launch programs.Monthly Cost Model Revision - Lead the monthly revision with the program management team to improve, detect and prevent potential issues that may cause an impact on the gross margin.Plant Capacity for new business– Understand and apply plant capacity analysis for new business and improve the plant capacity.Program Investments -Analyze and define the program investment plan. Understand the tech specification of new equipment investment to ensure the equipment and layout will be ready and efficient for production.Launch coordination (Before tool transfer)– Participate actively in the launch development, assisting the customer requirements and program management requirements from the plant.Participate and understand the GD&T requirements to make sure the plant will be able to achieve the customer standards to produce the needed parts, based on the tool capabilities defined by the development team.Organize the plant for the preparation of materials, labour, production planning, production line, and WIP racks.Plan the trail productions and sample submissions.Identify and cultivate means to avoid risk in program developmentAssist and participate in the customer ECRs during the launch phase.Lead equipment/tooling buy off, before tool transfer to the plant (Understand and apply CP, CPK and run at rate analysis).Launch coordination (After tool transfer)– Lead the launch development till SOP, and assist with the customer requirements and program management requirements from the plant.Assist the PPAP process to get PSW approval.Lead the cost reduction process (Scrap, labour, cycle time, etc)Assist the team in resolving the issue from trial production, achieve the capacity, appearance, dimension and cost targetPlan the trail productions and sample submissions.Lead equipment/tooling buy off, before tool transfer to the plant (Understand and apply CP, CPK and run at rate analysis).Coordinate the customer ECRs after tool transfer and SOP +90 daysPlant SupportInternal ECRs- Lead the ECR development till SOP/implementation date. Assisting with the requirements from the plant.Continuous Improvement projects -Lead the improvement projects related to floor layout, utility supply, cycle time and other responsibilities, through an open issues list.Part number setup– Lead and support the plant requirements for part number setup, BOM changes, etc. Through the ECR process.Document support -Update the documents for production, including, Control plan, WI, PFMEA, Flowchart, etc.To be a qualified candidate, you must have the following:Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience required3+ years of Launch experience required; preferably in an Automotive Manufacturing environmentKnowledge of materials (plastics and metals) preferredMust have automotive interior and exterior experience, preferably with plastic injection, two-shot injection, roll forming, stamping, and aluminum extrusionKey to being successful in this role:Strong technical ability with knowledge of materials and manufacturing, and assembly processesA high level of self-motivation for actionStrong communication, presentation and organization skillsAbility to directly interact with customers while providing a professional imageGood interpersonal skills Why work for Minth? Here are the advantages of working at Minth.International development platformDynamic and efficient teamAll-round personal improvementPersonalized humanistic careDiversified working atmosphereModern office settingCompetitive compensation package