Manufacturing Launch Engineer
Company: Optimal Inc.
Location: Dearborn
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Description: New Model
Launch engineer for vehicle programs. Launch new vehicle and
powertrain programs in North America assembly plants. Primary
Skills Required: Responsible for the overall program management and
delivery of new vehicle programs. Responsibilities: Issue
Resolution, Quality/Status Assessments, Fleet (Vehicle) Management,
and Budgets/Timing. Experience Required: Managing the Launch Teams
transition to the plant. Managing Pre-Production Build Events.
Managing the ordering, building, testing, and disposition of
vehicles. Managing the Pre-Production Drive Fleet Evaluation Plan.
Managing Product Development change approvals ahead of prototype
builds. Gatekeeper for New Model Programs. Leading the build issues
management process for the cross functional program team.
Co-Chairing meetings and driving part support issues to resolution
for each pre-production build. Champion Senior Management
Presentations. Preparing and presenting New Model Program weekly
assessment reports. Managing launch budget approval and executing
elements controlled by New Model Programs within the launch budget.
Experience Required: Program management experience Manufacturing
experience Strong communication skills Ability to be
detail-oriented and highly organized Microsoft Excel Education
Required: Bachelor's Degree Additional Information: Hybrid / 4 days
per week in office until launch is required. At the time of launch
position will require full time on site at a SE Michigan plant
location. This position could involve long-term travel outside of
SE Michigan (up to 9-12 months at a time) to support assembly
plants during program launches.
Keywords: Optimal Inc., Waterford , Manufacturing Launch Engineer, PR / Public Relations , Dearborn, Michigan
