Exterior Systems Launch Engineer — Cross-Functional Impact

Alten Technology USA; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an Exterior Launch Engineer to coordinate readiness for exterior components on new vehicle programs in Louisville. You will work across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and plant teams to ensure parts and processes are ready for builds and production milestones.

The role emphasizes structured problem-solving, DFMEA/Control Plan familiarity, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, federal contracting environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting automotive launch, manufacturing readiness, or vehicle build events.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to issue investigation and closure.
• Working knowledge of DFMEA and Control Plan development or review.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and suppliers under program timing constraints.
• Strong communication, organization, and issue-tracking skills.
• Willingness to support on-site launch activities in Louisville, Kentucky, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate exterior-systems launch activities from pre-production builds through production ramp-up.
• Track open issues, milestones, risks, owners, and closure dates; communicate status to program stakeholders.
• Lead structured problem-solving for fit, function, appearance, quality, and manufacturing issues.
• Support vehicle builds, plant trials, launch reviews, containment activities, and escalation processes.
• Review and help maintain DFMEAs, Control Plans, and related quality and launch-readiness deliverables.
• Verify that corrective actions are implemented and effective; document evidence and escalated risks.
• Coordinate supplier and plant support, including part availability, inspection, rework, and process readiness.
• Support alignment between engineering intent, manufacturing requirements, and build/production feedback.

Skills

Automotive launch experience

DFMEA / Control Plan knowledge

Cross-functional coordination

Problem-solving

Communications & organization

On-site launch readiness (Louisville)

Tools

APQP

PPAP

MSA

SPC

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an Exterior Launch Engineer to coordinate readiness for exterior components on new vehicle programs in Louisville. You will work across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and plant teams to ensure parts and processes are ready for builds and production milestones.

The role emphasizes structured problem-solving, DFMEA/Control Plan familiarity, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, federal contracting environment.