Engineer, Launch

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with launch of complex components or systems (e.g., airbags, steering wheels or seatbelts.MUST
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience working directly with OEM customers.

CHALLENGES

· Timing availability, passion, drive, innovative and resilience to work with a multicultural know- how.

· This position reports to a Operations Manager

· Automotive industry expertise it´ is a must for this position.

· It’s difficult to access the Plant- for this reason it´s important that the candidate must have her/ his own transportation or another alternative to get to this site.

· Nowadays the company is unable to give support relocation- for foreign candidates

Experience minimum 3 years in automotive industry (must) as Launch Engineer in AUTOMOTIVE Tier 1 handling airbags, steering wheels or seatbelts maufacturing ( must):

• Lead and coordinate new product launches from pre-production through full-scale manufacturing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• Develop and track launch timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ensure production readiness, including tooling, equipment, and process validation.
• Monitor and resolve issues during pilot builds and early production phases.
• Support APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Coordinate with customers (OEMs) regarding launch status, risks, and issue resolution.
• Implement continuous improvement actions to stabilize production after launch.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and cost targets.

Share your CV in english at :

vanessa.acevedo@yanfeng.com