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The Launch Engineer is responsible to lead the multidisciplinary teams in the plant to ensure the successful and flawless implementation of the process for new launches, and develop for them a standard work that guarantees: a) The safety of our employees, b) The quality of our products, c) The high efficiency of our processes and d) A productive capacity that allows us to complete our deliveries on time. He is also responsible to support the Engineering Site Lead in New Launches (as needed), and guide the Process Engineer Team in the learning of the new processes.
Job Responsibility:
Develop a timeline for the implementation of the process and key milestones of the project, and ensure compliance on time and within the budget
Responsible for the new process development and efficiency during the Launch and 30 days after the SOP
Define the Direct Labor “needed to run” for each of the new processes in the plant
Define the cycle times for each operation of the new processes and maintain them during Launch, and document it for Plant Staff approval prior to SOP
Develop the Standard Work for the new processes that allow us to achieve our targeted efficiency (including packaging)
Develop and maintain PFMEAs for each of the new processes, and lead the multidisciplinary teams in the reviews of the PFMEAs during Launch in order to prevent cost of poor quality
Lead the PE and multidisciplinary teams in the plant to ensure successful processes in new launches/projects
Guarantee the industrialization of the plant in time to support the Launch
Ensure a proper budget for each Launch/Project and utilization (expenses and capex)
Ensure the proper staff to support and develop each Launch/Project
Act as a liaison between the plant PE and corporate teams to facilitate interaction during the development of the process during launch/project, including the communication with R&D/Product on the design phase
Ensure that the PE and Ops team actively participate in the development and validation process during the launch/project
Guarantee a flawless ramp up of the process for the launch/project together with multifunctional teams to the time is handing over to Operations (LV2)
Manage and tracks all the Process Engineering open items for launches/projects and keeps communicated to the Engineering Site Lead of any potential risk
Validate and approve packaging design, specifications and appearance for new packaging or new equipment/tooling for packaging for new Launches
Lead and perform packaging trials and tests in the plant for new Launches
Lead and track the ECN implementation, on time and within the budget for new Launches during Launch
Participate in the definition of the optimal layout for any new equipment, tooling or process including packaging
Participate in the definition of the optimal process flow for any new equipment, tooling or process including packaging
Ensure Best Practices are considered and implemented (as needed) for new Launches
Support LV2 events for new Launches (as needed)
Remove any roadblocks that can prevent the process for the launch/project to be successful
Lead the perform of the LV1 and support the proper documentation of the results (headcount, cycle times, rates, efficiencies, scrap %, rework %, etc)
Support the Engineering Site Lead in New Launches (as needed) and provide guidance to the team in New Launches whenever the Engineering Site Lead is not available
Provide guidance and mentoring to the Jr NPI Engineers to succeed in their KPIs
Establish SMART goals, evaluate them and ensure compliance for his/her direct reports
Keeps communicated to the Engineering Site Lead of any potential risk or major issue for new Launches
Requirements:
Engineering degree or equivalent
At least 5 yrs of experience in projects
At least 3 yrs of experience in process or manufacturing areas
At least 3 yrs of experience as a Leader in manufacturing industry
Bilingual in English 90%
What we offer:
Competitive compensation package including annual bonus
Generous benefits package including major medical expenses and life insurance
Vacation days
Vacation premium
Paid time off
Christmas bonus
Food vouchers and cafeteria service
Savings fund
Career developmental opportunities
A company culture that prioritizes internal development