New Item Launch & Engineering Systems Engineer

TITLE Project Engineer – New Item Launch/Engineering Systems
COMPANY JTEKT North America DEPARTMENT Launch Group - 89
LOCATION Sylvania, Georgia CLASSIFICATION Salaried - Exempt
REPORTS TO Engineering Supervisor GRADE 105
Summary/Purpose
The New Item Launch / Engineering Systems Engineer provides support for customer samples, PPAP, new product launches, and daily operations within the Launch Group. This role ensures compliance with JTEKT and customer-specific requirements while supporting production readiness, quality initiatives, and APQP deliverables.
Essential Duties and Accountabilities:
• Learn and apply the requirements of AIAG QSA, MSA, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and SPC.
• Facilitate APQP activities for new product launches.
• Coordinate and support PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) documentation and submission for new items.
• Ensure lessons learned from previous launches are incorporated into future APQP activities.
• Learn and apply the requirements of IATF ISO/TS 16949, VDA, and JTEKT QG20 standards.
• Ensure software applications and processes implemented are compliant with internal/external regulatory requirements.
• Understand and implement customer-specific quality and documentation requirements.
• Support customer and internal audits related to APQP and PPAP requirements.
• Plan and manage tasks for customer sample builds and documentation submissions in accordance with applicable standards.
• Utilize Oracle systems to manage orders and shipping including expedited sample orders.
• Develop knowledge of Sylvania Plant manufacturing processes and costing methods to support feasibility reviews and quotations.
• Perform work related to evaluating, configuring, documenting, deploying, maintaining, upgrading, training, and troubleshooting Oracle ERP, Manufacturing & Operations Process Management software systems along with all other interfaced and integrated software applications and associated business processes.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement goals.
• Collect, analyze, and report data accurately in the required format.
• Work independently and collaboratively to identify, analyze, and resolve issues related to samples, documentation, and new product or system launches.
• Provide engineering support for initiatives in safety, quality improvement, scrap reduction, productivity enhancement, and equipment/material procurement and implementation.
• Work with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure robust process controls and risk mitigation strategies are implemented in engineering systems.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for launch or system related issues.
• Assist in defining data and system requirements, developing interface and integration requirements, and authoring requirements documents, conceptual design documents, and business process maps.
• Collaborate with technical resources regarding application concepts and designs that meet user and business needs.
• Participate as a team member in the implementation of engineering system upgrades, enhancements, and new functionality.
• Utilize lean principles in the development of future processes to ensure effective and efficient business performance.
• Support compliance with IATF 16949, AS 9100D, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards throughout the plant.
• Represent the department in cross-functional communications and ensure alignment with plant objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong integrity and persistence to ensure compliance with defined requirements.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Effective collaboration and communication with both internal and external teams.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills for engaging with customers, suppliers, and internal associates.
• High attention to detail with a focus on compliance, data accuracy, and documentation.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective countermeasures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Oracle systems, and ability to learn customer web-based applications.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, and e