Job Description

Lead / Launch Engineers - Multiple Commodity Areas

Warwick / Solihull 6 Month Contract (Outside IR35 ) £33-35 per hour

About the Role

We are supporting a major vehicle launch programme and are seeking experienced Launch Engineers and Lead Engineers across multiple vehicle systems and commodity groups.

These positions will play a key role in supporting the introduction of new vehicle programmes from build through to launch, ensuring manufacturing readiness, quality performance and issue resolution across the programme.

Successful candidates will work closely with cross-functional engineering, quality and manufacturing teams to drive problem resolution, manage risks and support controlled build activities through launch.

Commodity Areas Required

We are interested in hearing from engineers with experience in any of the following areas:

Interior Systems

Cabin Trim

Cockpit

Interior Trim

Door & Closures

Exterior Systems

Exterior Trim

Exteriors

Structures

Chassis Systems

Suspension

Brakes

Axles

Wheels & Tyres

Key Responsibilities

Support vehicle launch and controlled build activities

Drive issue identification, containment and resolution activities

Analyse manufacturing and technical data to identify trends and quality concerns

Conduct root cause analysis using recognised problem-solving methodologies

Manage risk registers and support DFMEA / PFMEA activities

Escalate critical launch issues and drive closure plans

Support manufacturing readiness and process improvement initiatives

Capture lessons learned and implement corrective actions

Work collaboratively with engineering, quality, manufacturing and programme teams

Provide regular programme updates against agreed KPIs

Required Experience

Candidates should have experience in some or all of the following:

Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier environment

Vehicle launch, manufacturing or programme support activities

Quality engineering or launch quality processes

Problem solving methodologies including:

8D

5 Whys

Fishbone Analysis

DFMEA

PFMEA

Fault Tree Analysis

PDCA

Manufacturing process knowledge

Risk management and issue escalation

Interpretation of engineering drawings and technical specifications

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Ideal Backgrounds

We would be particularly interested in candidates who have held positions such as:

Launch Engineer

Lead Launch Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Quality Engineer

Launch Quality Engineer

Vehicle Integration Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

Production Readiness Engineer

Dimensional Engineer

Programme Launch Engineer

Additional Information

Based at Warwick with travel to Solihull as required

Initial 6-month contract with potential extension

Engineers will be required to complete an IR35 assessment before commencement at a small cost.

Successful candidates will undergo a criminal records check during onboarding