Engineer, Launch

Cooper-Standard Automotive•New Philadelphia, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Launch Engineer leads the plant team for a program, product or process launch. Responsible for all plant tasks, deliverables and events via the plant team. Works closely with the Program Manager and the rest of the Program Team. Functions as Program Manager for internal plant projects. Reports directly to Launch Manager in Plant (where applicable). Primary Responsibilities: Leads a cross functional plant based program team Responsible for all plant tasks and deliverables for new product launches including tool release, purchase and installation and commission of all tooling and equipment, and training, all PPAP’s, supplier readiness reviews and meeting all customer requirements and MRDs Represents the team as the lead manufacturing member of the Program Team. Interface with the Program Manager, Program Engineer, Program Buyer, Account Manager, and Cost Analyst Meeting program timing requirements for the total program, but with special focus on plant tasks and deliverables Gap analysis and roadmaps for plant targets including material, scrap, production cycle time, tool cost and capital investment. Maintains shared responsibility to meet all operational financial targets with the plant/division teams Provides operations support for product builds, testing, process optimization, run at rate events and variation studies Represents operations in a professional way, maintains customer satisfaction, and meets customer expectations for response time, quality products, delivery on time, communication and quality systems When functioning as the Program Manager, meets all requirements of that Job Description Ensures Housekeeping and Health & Safety Standards are maintained Complies with policies and procedures pertaining to facility or divisional adopted standards such as TS 16949 and ISO 14001 Utilizes the concepts of continuous improvement including Lean Engineering Change, Inter‐Company and Proto‐type Coordination Management of Customer and Cooper Systems within the program management requirements. (VPP, Alerts, EnterProj, Wind‐chill, etc.) Influences the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality and volume objectives in a timely manner May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of three years’ experience in automotive industry
Ability to solve complex problems and exercise judgement based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Experience in a variety of basic operations disciplines: Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Materials and Logistics, Process / Tooling Engineering and Shop Floor Management
In‐depth understanding and application of concepts, theories and principles in program management
Identifies and Coordinates the resolution of issues related to programs or processes
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science (BA) in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering preferred

Responsibilities

Leads a cross functional plant based program team
Responsible for all plant tasks and deliverables for new product launches including tool release, purchase and installation and commission of all tooling and equipment, and training, all PPAP’s, supplier readiness reviews and meeting all customer requirements and MRDs
Represents the team as the lead manufacturing member of the Program Team.
Interface with the Program Manager, Program Engineer, Program Buyer, Account Manager, and Cost Analyst
Meeting program timing requirements for the total program, but with special focus on plant tasks and deliverables
Gap analysis and roadmaps for plant targets including material, scrap, production cycle time, tool cost and capital investment.
Maintains shared responsibility to meet all operational financial targets with the plant/division teams
Provides operations support for product builds, testing, process optimization, run at rate events and variation studies
Represents operations in a professional way, maintains customer satisfaction, and meets customer expectations for response time, quality products, delivery on time, communication and quality systems
When functioning as the Program Manager, meets all requirements of that Job Description
Ensures Housekeeping and Health & Safety Standards are maintained
Complies with policies and procedures pertaining to facility or divisional adopted standards such as TS 16949 and ISO 14001
Utilizes the concepts of continuous improvement including Lean Engineering Change, Inter‐Company and Proto‐type Coordination Management of Customer and Cooper Systems within the program management requirements. (VPP, Alerts, EnterProj, Wind‐chill, etc.)
Influences the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality and volume objectives in a timely manner
May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description