Misiune
About the Role We are seeking a driven Industrial / Manufacturing Launch Engineer to support new product introductions and vehicle launch programs. In this role, you will establish build sequences, develop standardized work, and optimize line balances while collaborating closely with operations, product, safety, quality, and workstation design teams from pre-production through launch.
Key Responsibilities
Develop standardized work and balance operator workloads to align with takt time for new product introductions using Predetermined Time Standards (e.g., MTM, MOST, or MODAPTS).
Determine build sequences by reviewing product models using 3D CAD.
Conduct line balance workshops with the core cross-functional team, including operations, product, safety, quality, and workstation designers.
Evaluate assembly sequences, ergonomic factors, and facility constraints to modify and optimize the line balance.
Lead throughput and bottleneck analyses to identify improvement opportunities and eliminate production constraints.
Provide direction to Station Design, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams to implement design and process improvements.
Validate Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and process documentation for compliance and launch approval.
Participate in continuous improvement (Kaizen) workshops and lean manufacturing initiatives.
Track and report key launch metrics, including cycle time adherence, first-time quality, downtime, and throughput performance.
Support pilot builds, tool tryouts, and process validation throughout pre-production phases.
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Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or a related discipline), or equivalent relevant work experience.
At least 1 year of experience in a vehicle assembly or manufacturing environment supporting vehicle launches, retooling, or model change programs.
Experience with lean manufacturing, line balancing, and standardized work principles.
Strong working knowledge of PFMEA, lean methodologies, and ergonomic design.
Basic proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel for line layouts and data analysis.
Familiarity with Teamcenter JT2Go.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
Familiarity with Tecnomatix Process Simulate, Power BI, or other digital manufacturing tools.
Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification (Green Belt or higher).
Strong knowledge of assembly line throughput and bottleneck management.