Automotive Lunch Engineer - Battery Assembly

Segula Technologies; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering company in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly motivated Automotive Launch Engineer. In this role, you'll lead the launch processes for battery assembly lines critical to next-generation electric vehicles. Your proven experience in automotive manufacturing will contribute to successful industrialization, ensuring quality and efficiency during new product introductions. Join a forward-thinking team and influence strategic decisions while enjoying professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Forward-thinking team environment

Opportunity to influence strategic decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in the automotive manufacturing sector.
• Strong knowledge in battery assembly or EV components.

Responsibilities

• Drive the launch of battery assembly lines for electric vehicles.
• Collaborate with teams to develop robust assembly processes.
• Oversee the installation and validation of assembly equipment.
• Implement quality standards to meet automotive requirements.
• Coordinate between engineering, operations, and suppliers.

Skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Knowledge of launch processes

Lean manufacturing principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Company Description

Join the world of the future in a fast-growing international company!

At SEGULA Technologies you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and help shaping the future within an engineering company which is at the heart of innovation. SEGULA Technologies serves Clients in the automotive sector. We focus on design, construction, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, decommissioning and dismantling also covering logistics and documentation.

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Automotive Launch Engineer to join our team and lead the successful launch of battery assembly processes for next-generation electric vehicles. This role is critical in ensuring smooth industrialization, quality, and efficiency during new product introductions and production ramp-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Launch Planning & Execution : Drive the launch of battery assembly lines, ensuring readiness for SOP (Start of Production).
• Process Development : Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop robust assembly processes for battery modules and packs.
• Equipment & Tooling : Oversee installation, commissioning, and validation of assembly equipment and tooling.
• Quality Assurance : Implement and monitor quality standards to meet automotive and safety requirements.
• Cross-Functional Coordination : Act as the liaison between engineering, operations, and suppliers to resolve technical issues and maintain timelines.
• Continuous Improvement : Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction during launch and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in automotive manufacturing, preferably in battery assembly or EV components.
• Strong knowledge of launch processes, PFMEA, control plans, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Additional Information

• 12 month fixed term initial term
• Be part of a forward-thinking team tackling real-world manufacturing challenges
• Opportunity to influence strategic decisions and drive meaningful change
• Supportive environment with professional development opportunities