Our Engineering team is expanding and looking to add a Launch Engineer. We are looking for a dynamic and driven candidate who is interested in joining a fast-growing global company in the automotive sector.
The Launch Engineer will facilitate engineering change as well as work with the team to establish the best solutions and feasibility. The Launch Engineer will perform cost analysis, time studies, stock management, ECN validation and breakpoint management. Other responsibilities include:
- Collect and understand the needs of the plant, including; materials, process implementation, automation, error proofing, equipment, floor layout and labor; amongst other responsibilities
- Analyze the program investment
- As a representative of the plant, participate in reviewing drawings/math data, processes, tooling/equipment design
- Identify and cultivate means to avoid risk in program development
- Understand the tech specification of the new equipment investment to ensure equipment and layout will be ready and efficient for production
- Lead equipment/tooling buy-off
- Manage the in-plant tuning, tooling and equipment plan (floor layout, utility supply, and people support management); track open issues list
- Organize the plant for preparation of materials, labor, production planning, production line, and WIP racks
- Plan the trial productions and sample submissions
- Assist the team in resolving the issue from trial production, achieve the capacity, appearance, dimension and cost target
- Update the documents to the production version; including the control plan, WI, PFMEA, Flowchart etc.
- Assist the PPAP process to get PSW approval
To qualify for this role you must meet the following:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience required
- 2+ years of Launch experience required; preferably in an Automotive Manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of materials (plastics and metals) preferred
- Must have automotive interior and exterior experience, preferably with plastic injection, two-shot injection, roll forming, stamping, and aluminum extrusion
Key to being successful in this role:
- Strong technical ability with knowledge of materials and manufacturing and assembly processes
- A high level of self-motivation and bias for action
- Strong communication, presentation and organization skills
- Ability to directly interact with customers while providing a professional image
- Good interpersonal skills
Why work for Minth? Here are the advantages of working at Minth.
- International development platform
- Dynamic and efficient team
- All-round personal improvement
- Personalized humanistic care
- Diversified working atmosphere
- Modern office setting
- Competitive compensation package
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of launch experience
- Automotive manufacturing experience
- Knowledge of plastics and metals
- Automotive interior and exterior experience
- Experience with plastic injection, two-shot injection, roll forming, stamping, and aluminum extrusion
- Strong technical knowledge of materials, manufacturing, and assembly processes
- Strong communication, presentation, and organization skills
- Ability to interact directly with customers professionally
- Good interpersonal skills
MINTH GROUP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about MINTH GROUP and has not been reviewed or approved by MINTH GROUP.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in some locations and roles, with starting wages described as reasonable for local markets. Feedback suggests compensation structures are viewed as solid for manufacturing settings when overtime opportunities are available.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage is considered good by some employees and is highlighted as a stabilizing aspect of the package. Feedback suggests health insurance provisions meet or exceed expectations in certain roles or regions.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Opportunities for overtime are seen as reliable and meaningful to overall take-home pay. Feedback suggests bonuses and short-term incentives are available in some cases, complementing base pay.
MINTH GROUP Insights
What We Do
Minth Group stands as a global leader in the manufacturing of exterior and structural automotive parts. With a workforce of 27,367 employees distributed across four business units and 78 global plants and offices, our operations span four continents and 15 countries. We take immense pride in serving a diverse clientele, encompassing over 80 automobile brands from all over the world. Leveraging one of the world’s most comprehensive and diverse customer platforms, Minth has made significant investments in the electrification of the automotive industry, positioning itself as the world's largest supplier of battery enclosures and body structure components. At Minth Group, our commitment extends beyond business success to the creation of a sustainable society and future for all. We champion green innovations and increasingly adopt green energy in our operations. Concurrently, we are dedicated to providing high-performance, superior-quality automotive parts that adhere to the highest global standards, continually driving innovation within the automotive industry.
