Manufacturing Launch Engineer

Optimal; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal is seeking a Global Manufacturing Engineer to drive the launch of new vehicle programs at assembly plants and new powertrain/battery cells at component plants. You will lead tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning, while collaborating with Product Development to optimize facility costs and quality.

This onsite role in Dearborn, MI requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and automotive manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing engineering is required.
• Experience with automotive assembly or machining tooling and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch of new vehicle programs at plants.
• Develop master schedules for tool design, build, and implementation.
• Manage feasibility issues in assembly, machining, and tooling.
• Create cost estimates for facilities, tooling, and processes.
• Support safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvement initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork

Launch programs

Project management

MS Excel/PowerPoint

3D CAD review

PFMEA principles

Communication

Stress management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

VisMockup

CATIA

Job description

Position Description

• Global Manufacturing Engineer is a cross-functional team having the primary responsibility to plan for and implement the launch of new vehicle programs at assembly plants and new powertrain and battery cell and assemblies at component plants.
• Deliver Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System requirements for your specific Subsystem (Electrical, Powertrain, Suspension, Exterior, Interior).
• Collaborate with Product Development team to generate facility & tooling costs, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements.
• Use virtual tools to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for high volume assembly operations.
• Write/modify/maintain process sheets and deliver updated Cycle Line Layouts.
• Lead identification, resolution, and closure of Assembly and Machining feasibility issues.
• Create and follow a master schedule for the design, build, and implementation of tools in your subsystem.
• Lead assembly, body, machining, battery cell tooling installation, start‑up, and commissioning at the manufacturing site.
• In addition, support tooling buy‑offs @ vendor facilities.
• Lead identification, resolution, and closure of all launch product and tooling issues.
• Develop "Lessons Learned" from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs.
• Support Department Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, and Innovation (SQDCPMEI) initiatives.
• Interface with cross-functional activities (Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs).

Skills Required:

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to support launch programs on extended travel
• Strong Project Management skills and result-oriented mindset - Strong computer skills (Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• 3D CAD review abilities (Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, or equivalent) - Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision

Experience Required:

• Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience required
• Experience w/automotive assembly or machining tooling, processes and facilities required
• Experience in one or more of the following automotive systems: Interior, Exterior, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, Water test, End of Line, Stator/Rotor, Machining, Cell Manufacturing, and Battery Assembly - Error proofing

Education Required:

Bachelor degree in Engineering

Fully Onsite