Launch Engineer

IAC Group; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IAC Group is seeking a passionate Launch Engineer in Anniston, Alabama. The ideal candidate will manage relationships with corporate support teams and ensure the success of new program launches. Responsibilities include developing cross-functional teams, conducting financial assessments, and leading program reviews.

Applicants should have 5-7 years of relevant experience and a BS degree in Engineering, with strong project management, AutoCAD skills, and knowledge of injection molding processes. Additional hours may be necessary during new program launches.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience as a Launch Engineer or similar role.
• Significant experience with design and visualization software.
• Strong project management and supervision skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage business relationships with corporate support teams.
• Ensure success of new program launches.
• Complete financial assessment of programs.
• Develop cross-functional teams and communication plans.
• Hold weekly program team reviews.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Time management

Decision making

MS Office skills

Injection Molding experience

AutoCAD

Education

BS degree in Engineering or relevant field

Job description

About the Launch Engineer

We expect you to be passionate about your job and deeply concerned about quality and efficiency. You should also be a good problem solver with creative approach to your tasks.

Launch Engineer responsibilities are:

• Manage business relationships with the corporate support team and customers

• Responsible for ensuring the overall success of new program launches including interfacing with internal/external team members

• Develop new business and expand product line including business case reviews

• Complete financial assessment of the program including early identification of anticipated costs and revenues

• Manage program spending

• Develop cross functional team and communication plan

• Hold weekly program team reviews to review open issues and timing

• Development of appropriate action plans to improve where necessary

• Develop Lessons Learned/Best Practices with a cross-functional team

• Report out to the program management Gateway Reviews

• Create Program timing plans for launch of programs

• Manage ideas and timing within the OI Roadmap

• Review and manage ECN/RFQ's for the program to ensure that timing and cost objectives are met

• Lead the program team utilizing the company's Global Development and Launch System Software

• Act as an advisor to program team regarding projects, tasks, and operations

Launch Engineer requirements are:

• 5-7 years' experience of working on a Launch Engineer or other relevant position

• Significant experience with design and visualisations software such as AutoCAD

• Profound knowledge of industry rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards

• Experience of working in Injection Molding

• Strong project management and supervision skills

• Good practical experience with MS Office skills

• Good decision making ability and leadership skills

• Good time management and organization skills

• BS degree in Engineering or relevant field

• Must be able to stand for multiple hours and be able to lift 15-20 lbs when required
• Must be able to work additional hours as required during new program launches