New Model Launch Specialist

The New Model Launch Specialist is responsible for the successful launch of new vehicle or powertrain models within a manufacturing plant. The primary goal is to ensure these launches are delivered on time, within budget, and at target quality levels.

Responsibilities:

• Manage new model launch budgets to ensure completion within or under allocated budget
• Oversee pre-production activities to ensure early builds are cost-effective and meet quality standards
• Review and approve design changes throughout the product development lifecycle
• Ensure necessary facilities and resources are available for the on-site launch team
• Track and resolve issues that could impact the launch
• Support the process of addressing concerns raised by early customer feedback vehicles
• Manage the new model program's involvement in the overall change control process
• Lead the development of strategies to reduce risks associated with parts that are not yet at full production quality
• Provide final approval for any deviations or alerts needed for parts not fully approved for production
• Support the manufacturing issue management process to ensure issues are resolved promptly
• Proactively identify and dimension launch risks, escalating for timely mitigation
• Prepare and present comprehensive launch reviews
• Lead the approval of 'OK to Build/Ship/Buy' scorecards at specific project milestones
• Lead the process for any modifications needed on-site
• Document and share lessons learned from assigned launch programs
• Collaborate extensively and cross-functionally with Launch Specialists, diverse skill teams, and leadership
• Promote consistent practices by adhering to established Launch Quality Standards (LQOS)
• Responsibly allocate team resources across different programs based on workload and skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field
• 4+ Years of experience in Powertrain/Vehicle Operations manufacturing, design, and/or program management
• Experience with Engineering Change Management and Issue Management
• Skilled in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project
• Project management and/or launch experience
• Experience with problem-solving disciplines using statistical mindsets

Benefits:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time