The Program Launch Engineer is responsible for coordinating and executing the introduction of

new products from design through to full-scale production. This role ensures that new products

meet all manufacturing, quality, cost, and timeline requirements. The engineer will work cross-

functionally with design, quality, production, and supply chain teams to ensure a smooth and

successful product launch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams during new product introduction (NPI) and
• product launch phases.
• Support and direction on CNC/Swiss/Davenport/ACME machining
• Develop and maintain project timelines and deliverables to meet launch targets.
• Review and validate design for manufacturability (DFM) and support engineering
• changes as needed.
• Plan, develop, and implement manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment for new
• products.
• Support process capability studies, PFMEAs, and other quality assurance activities
• through Quality personnel.
• Support prototype builds and pre-production runs, capturing feedback and implementing
• improvements.
• Interface with suppliers to ensure readiness of materials, components, and tooling.
• Monitor and report on project status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety requirements, customer
• requirements, and company procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related
• field).
• CNC and or Swiss Machining experience
• 3+ years of experience in product launch, process engineering, or manufacturing
• engineering.
• Experience with CAD tools, GD&T, and production documentation (e.g., work
• instructions, BOMs).
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and other quality and launch methodologies.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience in machining and machining methodology.
• Proficiency in ERP and PLM systems.
• Six Sigma or PMP certification is a plus.