Automotive Program Launch Engineer

Gestamp

West Virginia

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Gestamp West Virginia is seeking a Project Engineer to drive automotive program launches from concept to production. You will coordinate with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain to meet milestones and ensure readiness for production.

You will create and maintain BOMs, manage SAP master data, and oversee engineering changes while supporting sample builds and deliveries across programs. This role emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 2 years of experience in automotive manufacturing or a related industry.
Experience managing projects, engineering changes, and cross-functional collaboration.
Working knowledge of SAP, AutoCAD, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
Ability to read engineering drawings and understand GD&T fundamentals.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and support new product launches from development through mass production.
Coordinate with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams to meet customer milestones and launch requirements.
Create, maintain, and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) and SAP master data.
Manage engineering changes, ensuring timely implementation, validation, and documentation.
Support sample builds, customer deliveries, and launch readiness activities.
Assist with equipment, tooling, and process implementation for new programs.
Participate in customer, supplier, and internal project meetings to ensure successful execution.