Engineer, Launch

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd.; Americas; Presencial; MXN 522.011 - 783.017; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd. is seeking a Launch Engineer in Estado de México. The role involves leading and coordinating new product launches and collaborating with teams across engineering, quality, and manufacturing. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in the automotive industry, handling components like airbags and steering wheels. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and OEM collaboration is preferred. Note: Own transportation required for plant access.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years experience in automotive industry as Launch Engineer, especially handling airbags, steering wheels, or seatbelts.
• Strong understanding of automotive industry expertise is necessary.
• Must have own transportation to access the plant.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate new product launches from pre-production to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering and quality.
• Develop and track launch timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ensure production readiness, including tooling and equipment validation.
• Monitor and resolve issues during pilot builds and early production.
• Support APQP activities and ensure compliance with customer requirements.

Conocimientos

Experience with launch of complex components

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing

Experience working with OEM customers

Descripción del empleo

Global. Collaborative. Innovative. Together, we will transform the automotive interiors industry. Together, we will redefine the ways people experience life onboard vehicles.

Engineer, Launch

Job Description

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with launch of complex components or systems (e.g., airbags, steering wheels or seatbelts.MUST
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience working directly with OEM customers.

CHALLENGES

• Timing availability, passion, drive, innovative and resilience to work with a multicultural know-how.
• This position reports to a Operations Manager.
• Automotive industry expertise it´ is a must for this position.
• It’s difficult to access the Plant- for this reason it´s important that the candidate must have her/ his own transportation or another alternative to get to this site.
• Nowadays the company is unable to give support relocation- forforeign candidates.
• Experience minimum 3 years in automotive industry (must) as Launch Engineer in AUTOMOTIVE Tier 1 handling airbags, steering wheels or seatbelts manufacturing (must).

• Lead and coordinate new product launches from pre-production through full-scale manufacturing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• Develop and track launch timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ensure production readiness, including tooling, equipment, and process validation.
• Monitor and resolve issues during pilot builds and early production phases.
• Support APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Coordinate with customers (OEMs) regarding launch status, risks,and issue resolution.
• Implement continuous improvement actions to stabilize production after launch.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and cost targets.

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 67,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in ten R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on Smart Cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions.