About the role
WHO WE ARE Working together, growing together, creating new things together: EDAG connects people and the future. Company and workforce share the same vision. With a familiar atmosphere and at the same time the potential of a global world-class development company. You‘ll go your own way in your career at a high level – nationally and internationally. Take your next step and support us as a EXTERIOR SYSTEM LAUNCH ENGINEER. DESCRIPTION * Coordinate exterior-systems launch activities from pre-production builds through production ramp-up * Track open issues, milestones, risks, owners, and closure dates; communicate status to program stakeholders * Lead structured problem-solving for fit, function, appearance, quality, and manufacturing issues * Support vehicle builds, plant trials, launch reviews, containment activities, and escalation processes * Review and help maintain DFMEAs, Control Plans, and related quality and launch-readiness deliverables * Verify that corrective actions are implemented and effective; document evidence and escalate unresolved risks * Coordinate supplier and plant support, including part availability, inspection, rework, and process readiness * Support alignment between engineering intent, manufacturing requirements, and build/production feedback
REQUIREMENTS * Bachelor's degree in Engineering. * 5 years of experience supporting automotive launch, manufacturing readiness, or vehicle build events * Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to issue investigation and closure * Working knowledge of DFMEA and Control Plan development or review * Additional relevant skills: APQP, PPAP, supplier quality, process validation, and production-readiness reviews; structured root-cause and corrective-action methods (8D or equivalent); MSA, SPC, inspection planning, containment, and quality-gate processes; build tracking, issue-management systems, launch dashboards, and milestone reporting; exterior fit-and-finish, gap-and-flush, appearance quality, and assembly concerns * Possible locations: Louisville Kentucky, Dearborn Michigan, Long Beach California * English (C1-C2) * 6 months contract
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