Advanced Engineer - Project Launch

Job description

## **About the Role** We are looking for a highly motivated Advanced Engineer to lead and coordinate cross-functional activities for new product introductions and program execution. The role focuses on ensuring successful project launches, meeting customer requirements, and driving continuous improvement across engineering and manufacturing processes. ## **Key Responsibilities** ### **Program & Project Management** - Develop, maintain, and track project timelines, milestones, and launch readiness plans. - Ensure all project deliverables are completed in line with customer and organizational requirements. - Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans to protect launch timing and quality. - Track open issues and drive closure to meet program objectives. ### **Cross-Functional Coordination** - Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Logistics, and Finance teams. - Ensure alignment across functions for smooth program execution. - Support coordination of cost, timing, and quality targets. ### **Customer & Stakeholder Management** - Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, and program status updates. - Communicate customer specifications, milestones, and launch expectations effectively. - Ensure customer requirements are implemented throughout the program lifecycle. ### **Product & Process Development** - Support product design reviews to ensure manufacturability and process feasibility. - Coordinate process development activities for airbag modules, cushions, inflators, and related components. - Lead trial builds, pilot runs, and pre-production activities. - Monitor manufacturing performance during launch and implement corrective actions as needed. ### **Quality & APQP** - Support APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities. - Coordinate PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and Work Instructions. - Ensure successful completion of PPAP submissions and customer approvals. - Ensure compliance with company standards, automotive regulations, and customer requirements. ### **Cost & Continuous Improvement** - Support cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives. - Ensure projects are delivered within approved financial targets. - Capture lessons learned from launches and implement best practices. - Drive continuous improvement in project execution and manufacturing processes. ## **Key Requirements** - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Automotive / Industrial Engineering (or equivalent). - **7 to 10 years of experience** in automotive program management, project management, or related engineering roles. - Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and manufacturing processes. - Experience with cross-functional coordination in a global automotive environment. - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Experience with safety-critical products (e.g., airbags) is an advantage. ## **What We Offer** - Opportunity to work on global automotive safety products. - Exposure to end-to-end product lifecycle and customer programs. - A collaborative and innovation-driven environment. - Continuous learning and development opportunities.