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