What are the responsibilities and job description for the Launch Engineer position at Teijin Careers?
Teijin Automotive Technologies is an innovative and full-service Tier One supplier with a global presence and emphasis in development for lightweight technologies. Teijin Automotive offers employees the opportunity to join a leading edge company within the composite material industry and enjoy the benefits offered by a growing company in North America and internationally.
We are seeking a Launch Engineer to lead in current or new programs for our North Baltimore, Ohio Plant.
Position Summary:
Oversee various projects including new product launches and act as an operations leader and interdepartmental liaison to ensure successful project executions. Responsible for launching new programs at the facility with primary responsibilities include approving new product designs, analyzing and approving new manufacturing equipment for the products and assessing/approving new processes to manufacture the products.
Essential Job Functions:
- Manage new product launches.
- Effectively communicate between departments and with corporate engineering.
- Coordinate implementation of continuous improvement and scrap reduction projects.
- Drive successful execution of engineering changes.
- Document approved changes and improvements per IATF procedures.
- Work as part of a team to achieve annual and quarterly goals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management, or related fields.
- At least eight years of experience in manufacturing engineering along with two years in a leadership role.
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills capable of defining goals and leading diverse teams toward successful execution.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.