Branex · 3 months ago
Vehicle Launch Engineer
Kansas City, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$45/hr - $55/hr
8+ years expBranex Group is seeking a Vehicle Launch Engineer to work closely with VAA Suppliers to ensure they have the necessary resources for a successful launch. The role involves tracking launch progress, facilitating communication, and ensuring compliance with launch requirements and processes.
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Responsibilities
Work closely with and take directions from the Global VAA Lead to provide ongoing guidance, support and monitor the VAA Supplier’s progress to ensure compliance with launch requirements & processes
Support the Global VAA Lead and Program Team in VAA Technical Reviews, evaluation of VAA quote submissions, provide inputs to feasibility studies and business case studies Support the Global VAA Lead in preparing the Supplier for launch readiness audits at various phases of the launch process (Readiness Valve Check List audits and System Validation Build Audits)
Schedule meetings with the PFMEA Coordinator and actively participate in the VAA Level 3 PFMEA workshops
Work with various groups to obtain the necessary documents for the VAA Supplier (Control Drawings, Master Process Documents (MPD), Plan for Every Part (PFEP))
On a monthly basis, prepare and present a summary of VAA Supplier’s progress to VAA 3rd Party Manager, Vehicle System Execution Manager, Manufacturing Integration Manager (MIM), Plant Launch Manager (PLOM) and Upper-Level Management Team
Review and forward all ECRs that pertain to the VAA Supplier, log each ECR and document its impact to the VAA
Work closely with the VAA Supplier to review and buyoff on sequence racks, participate in the VAA Supplier’s review and approval of their plant layout, assembly processes, tooling and equipment
Work with Plant Quality Engineer in reviewing the VAA Supplier’s quality plan
Actively participate in the VAA Supplier’s weekly open issues review meetings and the working level meetings to close out all open issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent training and experience
Seasoned professional with 8-10 years of experience in the automotive industry with hands-on experience in assembly processes, understanding of tooling and equipment, material flow, quality and fast paced production environment
Minimum of 4 years of experience in Project/Program Management
Working knowledge of just-in-time assembly and sequencing, time studies, line balancing and throughput analysis
Well versed in the development of PFMEA, red rabbit and possess good understanding of various error proofing methodologies (vision system, part presence sensing, assembly sequence...)
Must be fluent in English and have good oral and written communication skills
Supportive and embrace diversity, especially organizational and cultural diversity
Self-starter and strong time management skills
High level of interpersonal and team building skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Good Presentation Skills
Able to work some overtime and weekends during program launches and/or during critical program activities
Periodic travel to Assembly Plant(s) and Supplier facilities
Preferred
In-depth experience in the assembly processes of the above-mentioned VAA modules, including the knowledge to identify the right tooling, equipment and mistake proofing to achieve quality products
Basic understanding of costs and finance
Comfortable working and communicating with Upper Management
Working knowledge of Body Dimensional, GD&T, and Part Data Analysis
Understanding of GVDP (Global Vehicle Development Process) or equivalent
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Branex
We specialize in comprehensive digital product development, staff augmentation services, mobile application development, website design, branding, and digital marketing.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase