Product Launch Engineer
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At AAM the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team is made of dreamers doers and innovators who are Delivering POWER for a safer brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.
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Product Launch EngineerJob Description Summary
The Product Launch Engineer serves as a strategic support role responsible for coordinating the launch and management of new customer programs while also preparing and maintaining detailed cost estimates to support pricing and production planning decisions. This role acts as a liaison between Sales Product Development Engineering Quality and Manufacturing ensuring customer expectations are met in a cost-effective and timely manner. It requires strong analytical skills program management capabilities and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and cost accounting principlesJob Description
- Coordinate the design development implementation and continuous improvement of new programs or changes to existing programs using the Integrated Program Management (IPM) system.
- Track and manage all costs associated with new or modified programs including capital expenditures against budgeted targets.
- Interface with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on production requirements cost structures and launch timelines.
- Administer APQP requirements using AIAG guidelines and ensure compliance with internal and customer-specific standards.
- Generate cost estimates and price models based on engineering layouts manufacturing processes materials labor and overhead.
- Establish and maintain routers; ensure cost models reflect accurate routing data.
- Review and evaluate requests for new parts or product changes compiling itemized materials and pricing lists as necessary.
- Support production planning by formulating objectives and monitoring progress toward execution.
- Assist with internal training initiatives related to new programs to ensure staff capabilities align with launch requirements.
- Continuously evaluate cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements in new and ongoing programs.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities 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 .
Why Join #TeamAAM:
As a member of #TeamAAM youll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us youll 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 AAMand 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 AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Employment Type
Full-Time
