Launch Engineer

Responsibilities

• Manage business relationships with the corporate support team and customers
• Ensure the overall success of new program launches including interfacing with internal/external team members
• Develop new business and expand product line including business case reviews
• Complete financial assessment of the program including early identification of anticipated costs and revenues
• Manage program spending
• Develop cross-functional team and communication plan
• Hold weekly program team reviews to review open issues and timing
• Develop Lessons Learned/Best Practices with a cross-functional team
• Report out to the program management Gateway Reviews
• Create Program timing plans for launch of programs
• Manage ideas and timing within the OI Roadmap
• Review and manage ECN/RFQ's for the program to ensure that timing and cost objectives are met
• Lead the program team utilizing the company's Global Development and Launch System Software
• Act as an advisor to program team regarding projects, tasks, and operations

Requirements

• 5-7 years' experience of working on a Launch Engineer or other relevant position
• Significant experience with design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD
• Profound knowledge of industry rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards
• Experience of working in Injection Molding
• Strong project management and supervision skills
• Good practical experience with MS Office skills
• Good decision-making ability and leadership skills
• Good time management and organization skills
• BS degree in Engineering or relevant field
• Must be able to stand for multiple hours and be able to lift 15-20 lbs when required
• Must be able to work additional hours as required during new program launches