Part of a major international automotive group, this organisation has recently won several significant new automotive contracts is seeking a Launch Engineer to lead the NPI / production readiness and launch process. Launch Engineer – Automotive manufacturing Salary £(phone number removed) FTC – 2 year duration Location: West Midlands Duties: o Project manage delivery of new product through manufacturing & tooling feasibility to successful production introduction and product launch o Lead PFMEA & quality control plan completion and approval o Coordinate packing specifications & trials to sign-off o Coordinate creation and sign-off of SOP and maintenance needs o Lead process sign-off & run @ rate trials o Coordinate component supplies & suppliers prior to MBOM release o Project management – lead launch meetings and weekly reporting o Advanced Quality Planning, including customer signoff and Process signoff on the program Experience: We are seeking an experienced engineer with either Project, Manufacturing or Launch experience gained in an automotive manufacturing environment. o Proven New product introduction (NPI) or production launch experience o Engineering, Technical or Science BTEC/ Degree/ MSc qualified or equivalent, with demonstratable automotive manufacturing experience. o Project/ Programme management o Quality tools – APQP/ PPAP/ control plans o Strong planning and coordination skills o Good communication and influencing abiltiy o Engineering, Technical or Science BTEC/ Degree/ MSc qualified or equivalent, with demonstratable automotive manufacturing experience. The opportunity: This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced NPI Project Engineer or Launch Engineer to join a global automotive supplier who are both winning and quoting for significant new business. This position is been offered as a fixed term contract of employment, initially for a 2 year duration. Apply on-line or call Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion (url removed) Technical Network recruits Engineers and Managers for the automotive, aerospace, electrical / electronic technology, energy, engineering and manufacturing, with a portfolio of services including advertising search, permanent and contract recruitment services