Launch Engineering Manager

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Launch Engineering Manager to join their innovative team. This role involves providing supervisory support for launch activities, managing engineering teams, and overseeing project management for all launch-related projects. With a focus on delivering on-time, on-cost product launches, the successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams and maintain strong customer relationships. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise in automotive manufacturing engineering and strong organizational skills will be crucial to success.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Gym Scheme

Length of Service Awards

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled engineer with HND/degree level certification.
• At least 3 years' experience in JIT/Lean manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and train the Manufacturing Engineering team.
• Coordinate launch team activities and support site development projects.
• Ensure work meets standards and manage changes.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Decision-Making

Lean Manufacturing

Education

HND/Degree Level Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

MES

DC Tooling

EOL Electrical Testing

Vision Systems

Job description

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At International Automotive Components, it’s what’s inside that really drives us. Operating across 19 countries, we bring over 160 years of automotive expertise to the forefront in crafting beautiful interiors that help to differentiate vehicles in the global marketplace. We believe our employees to be our greatest asset: we welcome employees of all backgrounds, and are proud to provide benefits such as professional development opportunities, a gym scheme, and length of service awards among many others.

We are excited to confirm the below opportunity to join our innovative and conscientious team:

Launch Engineering Manager -

• Provide supervisory and engineering support for launch activities

Main objectives and results :

• Manage, coach, and train the Manufacturing Engineering team
• Coordinate launch team activities and support site development projects
• Oversee project management for all launch-related projects
• Plan workload during production shutdowns for major projects
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver on-time, on-cost product launches
• Prepare RFQs, review contracts, and manage risks
• Coordinate with external contractors as needed
• Ensure work by staff or contractors meets standards and address deficiencies
• Manage changes and implement team adherence to IAC Project Management Systems
• Support program targets through plant interface management
• Maintain positive relationships with customers and ensure IAC profitability
• Complete and update Launch Readiness Reviews
• Participate in customer launch meetings
• Update and monitor Engineering and Launch KPIs
• Resolve issues that fall outside standards
• Lead key issue resolution in Launch Readiness Documents
• Identify and escalate issues requiring management intervention
• Manage launch processes and reviews
• Maintain project milestones and timing plans
• Ensure continuity of engineering and project deliverables

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Multi-skilled engineer with HND/degree level certification
• Experience in automotive manufacturing engineering
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with a sense of urgency
• Decision-making and proactive problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Experience managing significant CAPEX projects
• Experience in high-pressure, demand-focused environments
• Professional communication skills across all organizational levels
• Knowledge of customer requirements, manufacturing processes, and regulatory standards
• At least 3 years' experience in JIT/Lean manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of MES, DC tooling, EOL electrical testing, and Vision systems is advantageous