Launch Analyst

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Job Posting Title

Launch Analyst

Job Description Summary

The Launch Analyst supports planning, control, coordination, and technical support on launches.

Job Description

•Maintain constant contact with others inside the work group.
•Tracks timing, analyzes and reports variances to baseline and prepares exception reports.
•Monitors adherence to timing on all plant related launch activities.
•Organizes build events, coordinates cross functional resources to insure participation and proper coverage
•Facilitates plant level Program Launch Teams (PLT) to communicate program information and to coordinate activities between the team
•Actively supports Regional Program Managers in the planning and execution of the program.
•Tracks product engineering design and/or manufacturing process changes to ensure proper implementation during startup.
•All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Minimum 2 years of experience in automotive manufacturing with exposure to program management, production planning, or quality systems.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in cost estimating or financial modeling within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering layouts and manufacturing documentation.
• Familiarity with Program Management, ERP, and customer portal systems. 
• Strong working knowledge of ISO9001, IATF16949, and ISO14001 standards.
• Solid understanding of standard cost estimating tools, materials planning, and routing development.

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [email protected]. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.