
Launch Engineer - Automotive Seating
- Gaydon, Warwickshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and report on whole Seating / Vehicle BOM / specification validation using SDV/APT/Gspas/Gpirs to align build requirements.
- Attend and contribute to Build Planning Meetings –including, RIS, IPC, FMS, OTG, startup, washup, 5F, parts, WCPA.
- Collect and provide data for senior reveiws, including Gating, EPC, LMM
- Work with Programme teams to align build timing plans and Prototype work load capacity for multiple programmes.
- Lead reviews with Proto MP&L to ensure parts supply meets build requirements.
- Provide data for and attend daily High Hurts reviews.
- Collate and present data for vehicle quality and integrity meeting programme specifications.
- Lead management of critical torque data gathering via control plans and attribute checks.
- Champion component engineers to ensure quality resolutions of all build related issues.
- Recording and presenting Prototype deliverables to Senior Management.
- Champion Prototype Build Quality Operating System during builds.
- Commissioning and sign off of Prototype vehicles.
- Manage and lead a team to deliver Plant Score Card requirements and targets.
- Ensure consistency and leadership in delivery of attribute targets and milestone reporting.
- Encourage continuous improvement and report performance across all levels of Prototype Build.
- Provide leadership and support for the whole team including Engineers to resolve significant technical issues whilst balancing other business factors.
- Liaise with Manufacturing facility teams, Site Services and external contractors to provide feasibility, design, cost and purchase of new equipment and facilities for forthcoming builds and Prototype Build improvements.
- Support / Collate information for the Process Chain events.
- Support / Collate information for the Dry Build, ECube, and PCF process / events.
- Raise and maintain relevant build related AIMS, and help drive robust closure actions
- Support WCPA feedback sessions, and liaise with component engineers to drive PCA, and ensure that containment is in place quickly.
- Support PSW phase 1 OTG meetings and assist engineer to a robust PSW delivery date.
- Analysis of FMS deck and drive robust closure of any emerging issues on the fleet.
- Automotive seating project development experience
- Automotive seating regulation and know how.
- Proven ability to influence and/or manage people.
- Candidate must have a record of proactive delivery and commitment to meeting deadlines.
- Will be required to work at other sites & locations as requested.
- Able to be flexible with working arrangements, including shifts & overtime where required.
- Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels.
- The ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision when necessary to deliver key objectives.
- Conversant with GSPAS, APT, AIMS, Digibuck & GPIRS Bills of Material – Essential.
- Good understanding of PCS – Desirable.
- Understanding of vehicle programme delivery processes & procedures.
- High degree of interpersonal skills.
- A full driving license.
- Data analysis PC Skills Microsoft applications (Power Point & Excel preferable).
- Highly motivated self-starter who can work to tight deadlines.
- Good Business Acumen.