Product Launch Engineer

Amsted Automotive Group; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid Time Off

14 Annual Company Paid Holidays

Education Expense Reimbursement

Pet Insurance and Discount Program

Employee Discounts

Recognition and Rewards

Job summary

Amsted Automotive Group is seeking a Product Launch Engineer to lead the development of manufacturing processes for new products. The role focuses on balancing cost and quality, overseeing process engineering, tooling procurement, and equipment installations as part of APQP, and coordinating product transfers to the Geneva facility.

You will drive APQP team activities, manage sampling, and develop routings and work instructions for new parts, while collaborating with scheduling, manufacturing,

Qualifications

• Experience leading APQP teams and coordinating cross-functional engineering efforts.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and AIAG core tools.
• Proven ability to manage cost-quality trade-offs and tooling, equipment, and process changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP activities from concept through production capability.
• Manage sampling, inspection, and prototype processes to meet customer requirements and due dates.
• Develop and maintain production routings, process documents, and work instructions for new parts.
• Support commercial teams with manufacturability discussions and customer requirements.
• Execute program timelines for new tooling and machinery within budget.

Skills

APQP

GD&T

AIAG Core Tools

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Process Engineering

Job description

We are not just a company - we are a community of innovators, creators, and dedicated professionals who take pride in our work and in each other. As an employee-owned organization, every single team member has a stake in our success and shares in our achievements. This unique ownership culture fosters a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Come join us and be a part of a dynamic team that is revolutionizing the automotive industry and driving the future of transportation!

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Amsted Automotive is renowned for its commitment to providing an exceptional working environment, and part of this commitment includes offering a comprehensive range of employee benefits. These benefits are designed to support the health, well-being, financial security, and overall satisfaction of its employees. Here is an overview of the employee benefits offered by Amsted Automotive.

Health And Wellness

• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Onsite health screenings
• Mental health resources
• Employee Assistance Program that includes counseling and support services for mental health, family support, financial advice, legal guidance, and more
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k with Company Match
• Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
• Life and Disability Insurance

Work-Life Balance

• Paid Time Off
• 14 Annual Company Paid Holidays

Professional Development

• Training Programs
• Education Expense Reimbursement

Additional Benefits

• Pet Insurance and Discount Program
• Legal Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Recognition and Rewards
• Community Involvement
• Workplace Giving Matching Gift Program

ABOUT THE ROLE

This Product Launch Engineer role is responsible for leading the development of manufacturing processes on new products. They are to achieve an optimum relationship between cost and quality and shall therefore be responsible for the costing of potential new products. This position is responsible for all aspects of process engineering, industrial engineering, production standard costs, tooling procurement, and potential new equipment installations as part of APQP. They shall also be responsible for product transfers to the Geneva PM facility.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead APQP team in the development of new part opportunities and major engineering changes from concept through capable production process.
• Responsible for managing the sampling process. This includes processing and inspection of all samples and prototypes to meet customer requirements and due dates. This may also include working with Scheduling, Manufacturing and Quality where it is appropriate that they perform portions of these tasks.
• Develop and maintain all production routings, process documents, work center standards, manufacturing set-up and work instructions, etc. for process steps needed to manufacture a new part. This will also apply to any customer changes that are received.
• Support the commercial team in development of new job opportunities. This mainly involve discussions with customer engineering on specifics of manufacturability and functionality.
• Execute program timelines within budget constraints for new tooling and machinery.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Advanced GD&T knowledge and its application is preferred
• Strong understanding of AIAG Core Tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with all levels of associates
• Strong leadership to facilitate, support, and implement change within the organization
• High level of personal accountability and team collaboration skills
• Organized and efficient, with extensive multi-tasking and project management abilities
• Demonstrated success in fast-paced, high volume production environment with ability to change priorities to address urgent business needs

Travel Required

Yes .

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