Launch Engineering Lead (Automotive Assembly)

Autokiniton; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

14 paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AUTOKINITON is seeking a senior leader to oversee assembly equipment and tooling programs at our Plymouth, MI facility. You will lead assembly meetings, coordinate with internal departments, manage tool designs and launch support, and ensure PPAP timelines are met.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, has 8+ years in automotive/metals/assembly, 2+ years in project management, and is proficient in troubleshooting and manufacturing concepts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in automotive/metals/assembly environment.
• 2+ years of project management experience.
• Experience in metal joining is a plus.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and correcting workflow problems.
• Experience in manufacturing concepts.
• PM experience in design, fabrication, and installation of assembly equipment and tools.
• Ability to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Lead assembly process meetings and maintain the assembly equipment and tooling timing charts.
• Interface with all internal departments to ensure they are kept up to date on the assembly equipment and tool status.
• Manage and maintain the assembly project including tool designs, equipment fabrication, tryout materials, and launch support.
• Maintain assembly equipment and tooling program open issues log and lessons learned log.
• Manage all engineering changes.
• Responsible for performance feedback and leadership of all direct reports including mentoring, coaching, counseling and corrective action when situations dictate.
• Manage all risks and engineering changes to stay within capital and tooling targets.
• Oversea project to ensure timelines are met to achieve PPAP.
• Responsible for working with the Plant team to coordinate the install around the production schedule and other plant activities.
• Interface with customers and suppliers as appropriate.
• Responsible for overall coordination and communication of launch activity and goals.

Skills

Project management

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing concepts

Metal joining experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

AUTOKINITON is seeking a senior leader to oversee assembly equipment and tooling programs at our Plymouth, MI facility. You will lead assembly meetings, coordinate with internal departments, manage tool designs and launch support, and ensure PPAP timelines are met.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, has 8+ years in automotive/metals/assembly, 2+ years in project management, and is proficient in troubleshooting and manufacturing concepts.