Launch Industrial Engineering Manager
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering · Production Management
In short
Autoliv is looking for a Launch Industrial Engineering Manager in Ogden, Utah to lead new product launches from concept to full production. This role is responsible for ensuring all milestones are met, leading a team of engineers, and delivering production-ready processes that meet safety-critical quality and cost targets. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience in automotive or manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end product launch activities in alignment with APQP methodology.
- Own and manage launch timelines, milestones, and deliverables across all phases of the launch lifecycle.
- Serve as the direct reporting manager for the plant launch organization, including Industrial Engineers and Project Quality Engineers.
- Set priorities, assign work, and ensure accountability for all engineering and quality deliverables supporting launch.
- Develop team capability through coaching, performance management, and technical leadership in launch execution.
- Lead cross-functional communication and alignment across engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain.
- Drive proactive risk identification, escalation, and mitigation throughout the launch process.
- Plan and oversee production trials, including pilot builds and run-at-rate events, ensuring manufacturing readiness.
- Ensure process validation, tooling readiness, and operator training are completed prior to production release.
- Lead PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) execution, ensuring all customer requirements are met and submissions are successful.
- Ensure measurement systems are validated (GR&R) prior to process capability analysis.
- Monitor and validate process capability (Cpk) to meet defined targets, including safety-critical requirements.
- Drive the use of SPC and data analysis to manage launch performance and identify variation.
- Track and improve key performance metrics including First Pass Yield (FPY), scrap rate, OEE, and on-time delivery.
- Lead structured problem-solving efforts (A3, 8D) to resolve launch-related issues and prevent recurrence.
- Oversee post-launch stabilization, ensuring consistent performance prior to handoff to operations.
- Ensure all launch documentation, control plans, and standard work are complete and implemented.
Requirements
- Understanding of Airbag assembly processes, Autoliv standards, previous management experience
- A minimum of 6 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in an Automotive or Manufacturing company
- Bachelor's or Engineering Degree in a related field.
Desired Qualifications
- This role will travel and have global meetings during off work hours.
Benefits
- International work setting with a range of opportunities designed to enhance career and personal development.
- Commitment to developing people's skills, knowledge, and creative potential.
- Training and development programs emphasizing technical competency, leadership development, and business management skills.
#Manufacturing#Automotive#Safety
Company
Autoliv
Job Posted
1 week ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Ogden, United States
Qualification
Bachelor
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