Role: Launch Engineer

Location: Gaydon, UK

Duration: Permanent

Experience: 5-9+Years

UK or British Citizens, ILR, UK Authorised Work Permit holders are enouraged to apply.

Sponsorship is also offered for right candidates residing in UK only.

Responsibilities:
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 8+ years of experience as Launch engineer activities.
• To deliver launch targets for Interior and Doors trim, IP and lead the wider Body engineering team in all elements of the build delivery to ensure a flawless launch.
• Ensure Interior trims deliver on commitments and all launch metrics in line with the vehicle Launch Quality Operating System.
• Work with Body Engineers, Plant Launch and Manufacturing Engineers in problem resolution via Automated Issues Management Systems and Problem & Countermeasure process
• Coordinate change management activities for Body interior Exterior parts and software in support of Launch objectives.
• Work on the delivery of all post build reworks & quality validation activities to achieve customer delivery dates & quality standards.
• To attend the launch review meetings and prepare management information for the presentation of status reports where necessary (e.g. Build Start-up & Wash-up / Board Walk / High Hurts / Launch Management Meeting / Escalation meetings)
• Champion analysis and resolution of body issues impacting Plant performance indicators e.g. First Time Through (FTT).
•Coordinate analysis and resolution of interior & Exterior issues that deviate from vehicle

Required skills:

• Design experience in automotive industry
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Experience in delivering Production intent design and Drawings
• Experience in creating designs using CAD tools such as CATIA V5/V6, 3D Experience
• Good verbal and written Communication Skills
• Experience in Agile Methodologies added advantage.