**Regional New Launches Engineer**
**Job description**:
Applies scientific and technical knowledge in the design, development and implementation of engineering models, tools and/or processes. Responsible for planning and directing engineering programs/projects, setting priorities and allocating resources, and making necessary decisions on day-to-day operating matters. This role is responsible for cross-discipline activities and cannot be assigned to a specific engineering specialty.
**Requirements**:
- Four-year degree Materials/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering
- Master's Degree is a plus
- 1-3 years of experience in the automotive industry in R&D, NPI, Project departments
- Extrusion, plastics and metalworking industry experience is highly desirable
- Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and core tools
- Experience in managing Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibilities
- Develop innovative solutions, evaluate and improve on processes in manufacturing systems
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)
- English 90% written and spoken
**Main responsibilities**:
- Responsible for the new product introduction processes and configuring manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process
- Champion all-new launch programs and conduct launch team meetings, maintaining the status of each as it relates to timing and budgets
- Responsible for leading and executing projects focused on the variation reduction originated by process and/or design of the product that positively influences the business metrics, strategic direction, and financial results.
- Monitor all existing production programs for continuous improvement in the areas of scrap reduction and increased efficiencies.
- Ensure Project documents are created, maintained and updated via APQP structure with the understanding that this is a mandatory requirement.
- Stays current with state-of-the-art machinery, tools, equipment and processes.
- Performance management of the team and budget Follow-up for CAPEX/OPEX
- Develop scalable testing and validation process for products at specified volumes
**Skills**:
- Excellent interpersonal skills; Self-driven and auto oriented
- Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional requirements
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
- Competent in problem-solving, team building, planning, and decision making
- Creative, out-of-box thinking, multi-tasking, self-motivated, self-maintained and able to take the initiative to solve problems
Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completo
Salario: $1.00 - $1.10 al mes
Horario:
- Turno de 8 horas
Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial