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# Launch Engineer Exterior Systems

- **Company:** ALTEN Technology USA
- **Location:** Louisville, KY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, JIRA, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Issue Tracking Systems, Data Analytics, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=50bf232cb232dee5

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
 * 7+ years of experience in preferably in exterior systems
 * Strong experience with root cause analysis (RCA) and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, DFMEA)
 * Experience supporting vehicle launch and production environments
 * Knowledge of prototype development, validation testing, and manufacturing processes
 * Ability to work cross-functionally with suppliers and plant teams Preferred Qualifications:
 * Experience with OEM programs
 * Familiarity with issue tracking and release systems (TeamCenter, Jira, etc.)
 * Understanding of automotive exterior materials, fit & finish, and environmental requirements

## Description

* Vehicle Exterior Systems Engineer to support a high-impact engineering program focused on the development, validation, and production maturation of vehicle exterior systems.
 * This role requires strong system-level ownership, hands-on involvement in prototype validation, and deep expertise in root cause analysis (RCA) for launch-related issues.
 * The engineer will drive exterior system components from early prototyping (off tool) through full production readiness, ensuring alignment with performance, quality, cost, and timing targets.

High Priority:

 * Exterior Systems Launch Issue & RCA Report
 * Comprehensive RCA documentation for open launch issues
 * Data-backed engineering analysis and validation
 * Interim containment plans and permanent corrective actions
 * Updates maintained within issue tracking systems

Production Maturation & Final Release Package

 * Performance reports for off-tool and prototype parts
 * Manufacturing trial results and plant build feedback
 * Functional verification of exterior systems
 * Feasibility validation of proposed solutions

Medium Priority:

Prototype & Trial Validation Package

 * Cross-functional alignment documentation
 * Validation against production quality and cost targets

Supplier & Manufacturing Feasibility Assessment

 * Final engineering release documentation
 * Incorporation of all launch-driven design changes
 * Completion of production part signoffs
 * Confirmation that systems meet vehicle performance and manufacturing objectives, * Own system-level engineering of complete vehicle exterior assemblies from prototype through production release
 * Lead and execute root cause analysis (RCA) for launch issues using data-driven and first principles engineering methodologies
 * Track and manage open launch issues, including defining next steps, containment actions, and permanent corrective solutions
 * Collaborate cross-functionally with suppliers and manufacturing teams to validate feasibility of engineering solutions through prototypes and plant trials
 * Support prototyping, testing, and validation activities for exterior systems
 * Ensure engineering solutions meet manufacturability, quality, and cost targets * Drive engineering documentation and release processes through final production readiness