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(Walker, MI) Responsible for the new product assembly launch including the development and implementing of optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes or methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. The position will work as part of launch team and follow the automated assembly equipment from the quoting phase to the production phase to ensure that all internal and external customer requirements are met. The position’s general responsibilities include: manage suppliers/integrators to ensure projects are on time and the automated equipment is manufactured per Challenge’s manufacturing standards; design and develop manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment; maintain weekly schedules with suppliers/integrators; managing open-issue matrix and review/manage progress with project timelines; review and approval tooling designs, system layouts, control design, and weld documentation; provide project leadership and drive all aspects of project launch from quoting to sourcing to production; work with Program team and provide weekly progress updates; work with production plant/s to ensure all system processes adhere to plant requirements, open issues are closed, and system timelines are presented to plant for Plant readiness for system acceptance.