Manufacturing Launch Engineer

Duration: 1 year minimum + extensions - long term contractLocation: Arlington, TXCompensation: $38/hr to $50/hrExact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.Must‑Have QualificationsCollege degree with major in mechanical engineering or Equivalent Relevant Experience5 years manufacturing/engineering, 2 years launch experience - preferably in automotive industryDeep knowledge in automation cells.Thorough knowledge of Manufacturing Processes and Equipment. Also, the Global Launch Process and Vehicle Development Process.Demonstrate excellent level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and significantly complex projects and assignments with highest level of autonomy and accountability for resultsFlexibility with changing work hours and environment as required to meet project timeline and support plant operating scheduleAvailability to weekends and Holidays as requiredPreferred QualificationsAutomotiveControls & Automation standardKey ResponsibilitiesDevelop & Execute manufacturing processes at General Assembly; designing Automation, equipment/tooling, Integration of equipment, install into the plant, and manage to steady state. Requirements would include effective utilization of personnel, material, machines and facilities necessary for a flawless execution. Work is performed in a centralized manufacturing engineering facility as well as assembly plant with an elevated level of independent judgment.What You'll Do (Responsibilities)Leading all new programs, model changes and current production in a specific area.Defining all areas of change, which include product and manufacturing requirements (Automation, equipment, tooling, workstation setup, facility, etc.)Lead OEM and installations contractors to execute the above changes from conception to production.Managing day-to-day activities of a OEM.of team.Efficient material flow understanding for future material movementDevelop interfaces, and work with cross functional teams to develop / define Automations , equipment and common tooling and process across whole department and other groupsDevelop automation , equipment and tooling SORsDevelop equipment delivery and installation phase in plansProvide technical direction to and oversight of outside vendor sourcesDesign, construction, integration, plant installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of equipment and tools required in plants to produce high-quality parts.Support build events at the plantAddress launch issuesWork will involve some weekends and travel which may be extensive at times in addition to potential off shift timeframesParticipating in Program financials and provide spending forecastsLead Safety Observation ToursLead weekly Zone Integration Planning meetings (Identify Install Requirements, Phasing, Pull-Ahead Plans, Conveyance Interface, etc.)Ensure timely completion of all ME deliverables to support a flawless launch and achieve launch team release#J-18808-Ljbffr