Launch Engineer - Automotive & Industrial Product Launches

Anchor Tool & Die Company; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Tool & Die Company seeks a detail-oriented Program Manager (Launch Engineer) to lead new product launches across automotive, heavy truck, and commercial food equipment sectors. You will evaluate tooling, process flow, and costing with Engineering and Purchasing, updating leadership on project statuses and escalations.

Notably, visa sponsorship is unavailable. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, dockets for gate reviews, and adherence to Anchor Principles.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in launch or program management, ideally in automotive or appliance industries.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and multiple program launches.
• Knowledge of gate reviews, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, IATF, and related processes.
• Proficient in problem solving methods (8D, Ishikawa, 5-Why) and root-cause analysis.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to read prints, GD&T, and understand engineering standards for projects.

Responsibilities

• Directs planning, organization, control, and completion of major projects or programs.
• Formulates engineering programs and organizes projects per requirements.
• Assigns personnel to project phases and technical studies.
• Ensure programs meet goals for quality, cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Act as supplier and customer liaison and primary point of contact.
• Review designs for compliance with standards and customer specs.
• Coordinate scheduling, troubleshooting, and design/test problem resolution.
• Approve design changes and releases, control project expenditures.
• Prepare interim and final project reports.

Skills

Launch management

Cross-functional leadership

APQP/PPAP/FMEA

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

GD&T reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Program/Manufacturing Eng

Job description

Anchor Tool & Die Company seeks a detail-oriented Program Manager (Launch Engineer) to lead new product launches across automotive, heavy truck, and commercial food equipment sectors. You will evaluate tooling, process flow, and costing with Engineering and Purchasing, updating leadership on project statuses and escalations.

Notably, visa sponsorship is unavailable. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, dockets for gate reviews, and adherence to Anchor Principles.