Role: Launch Engineer Location: Minth facility @ Lewisburg TN Duration: Full Time Perm Bilingual: English & Korean SUMMARY The Launch Engineer will facilitate engineering change as well as work with the team to establish best solutions and feasibility. The Launch Engineer will perform cost analysis, time studies, stock management, ECN validation and break point management. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Collect and understand the needs of the plant, including materials, process implementation, automation, error proofing, equipment, floor layout and labor; amongst other responsibilities • Analyze the program investment • As a representative of the plant, participate in reviewing drawings/math data, processes, tooling/equipment design • Identify and cultivate means to avoid risk in program development • Understand the tech specification of the new equipment investment to ensure equipment and layout will be ready and efficient for production • Lead equipment/tooling buy off • Manage the in-plant tuning, tooling and equipment plan (floor layout, utility supply, and people support management); track open issues list • Organize the plant for preparation of materials, labor, production planning, production line, and WIP racks • Plan the trail productions and sample submissions • Assist the team to resolve the issue from trial production, achieve the capacity, appearance, dimension and cost target • Update the documents to production version, including, Control plan, WI, PFMEA, Flowchart etc. • Assist the PPAP process to get PSW approval KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience required • 10+ years of Launch experience required, preferably in an Automotive Manufacturing environment • Knowledge of materials (plastics and metals) preferred • Must have automotive interior and exterior experience, preferably with plastic injection, two shot injection, roll forming, stamping, and aluminium extrusion • Strong technical ability with knowledge of materials and manufacturing and assembly processes • A high level of self-motivation for action • Strong communication, presentation and organization skills • Ability to directly interact with customers while providing a professional image • Good interpersonal skills
See More Details >>Key Qualifications To be successful in this role, you will need to have a BS Degree in Mechanical/Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering, 6-8 years of Manufacturing Engineering knowledge, and experience with plant layout and design. Additionally, you will need to be self-motivated, self-directed, results-oriented, and possess good working habits.
See More Details >>Overview Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com | LinkedIn | YouTube Responsibilities The Maintenance Manager/Engineer is responsible for effectively planning, directing and coordinating in a safe manner, mechanical and electrical project activities with all other departments and functions. The position is also the engineering support for solutions to plant and production problems relating to equipment issue/modifications. The Maintenance Manager/Engineer sets up new equipment, provides mechanical drawings and ensures satisfactory operation of new equipment, and teaches others to use it properly. In addition, this position will be responsible for all aspects of product cost reduction, sustaining engineering and production support. Will be a champion of the philosophy of lean manufacturing techniques and implementation throughout the plant. • Responsible for promoting safety awareness and keeping safety as a number one priority on a daily basis. • Maximizing process efficiencies by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization. • Providing engineering/technical support for various departments to specify new equipment or systems, redesign existing equipment or systems, analyze efficiencies, or to test new products/processes/components/materials, while complying with applicable safety rules and regulations. • Preparing preventive maintenance instructions for process equipment. • Monitoring process equipment service histories to improve maintenance reliability. • Determines priorities with the Plant manager and the Division Engineering group and implements projects and maintains detailed documentation as required.Conducts layouts, coordinates outside contractors, and supervises construction for projects assigned. • Develops processes, methods, tooling and production equipment for new programs and supervises the installation and debugging. • Interfaces with vendors to stay informed concerning new manufacturing technology and equipment and their potential application. • Manages and coordinates major capital expenditures, plant modifications, and machine/equipment layout • Ensures satisfactory operation of new processes or significantly upgraded process equipment • Recommends incorporation of new technology for company applications where feasible and practical. Qualifications • BS Degree in Mechanical/Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering • 6-8 Years Manufacturing Engineering knowledge. • Experience with plant layout and design. • Must have knowledge of lean manufacturing and all of the lean tools associated with successful implementations. • Ability to manage a number of different projects concurrently. • A strong knowledge of Allen Bradley, Black Clawson and Cast film machinery is beneficial. • Must be self-motivated, self-directed, results oriented and possess good working habits. • Experience working with contractor installing machinery and modification of existing equipment. • Project Management & Implementation experience required. Contact Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-700 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. About AmcorAmcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, ~70,000 colleagues across ~140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Lewisburg, TN, typically begins with an apprenticeship that blends practical experience with theoretical learning, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in this field last about three to four years, requiring extensive training under skilled professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 589,620 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with wages averaging around $656 per week in Lewisburg, TN. The job outlook is promising, with a projected growth rate of 11% from 2023 to 2033, significantly higher than the average for all occupations. Trade schools, unions, and various platforms assist aspiring mechanical trade professionals in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $103,000 annually for experienced specialists.
