Junior Launch Engineer

Contechs; England; In loco; GBP 34.000 - 44.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading automotive recruitment consultancy is looking for a Junior Launch Body Engineer to join their team in Surrey. In this role, you will deliver and lead body structures for luxury vehicles, ensuring compliance with industry standards. A minimum of one year of experience as a Launch or Series Engineer within an OEM is essential. This position offers a 3-6 month contract with full support from a dedicated Contractor Care Team, making it an exciting opportunity to contribute to bespoke vehicle programmes.

Competenze

• Minimum of 1 year's experience as a Launch or Series Engineer within an OEM.
• Contract role with 3-6 months duration.
• Onsite role in Surrey.

Mansioni

• Deliver and lead body structures systems to meet design specifications.
• Support both prototype and production build phases.
• Ensure components meet relevant standards.
• Contribute to problem-solving during builds.
• Review engineering prototypes and identify issues.
• Assist with estimating cost limits for new designs.
• Represent the department in design reviews.
• Manage design work for timely releases.

Conoscenze

Experience as Launch or Series Engineer

Problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of industry standards

Descrizione del lavoro

🔧 Position: Junior Launch Body Engineer
📍 Location: Onsite in Surrey
📄 Contract: 3-6 months initially (40 hours per week, outside IR35 if applicable)

Contechs is supporting a leading British luxury, low‑volume automotive manufacturer who is looking to bring a Junior Launch Body Engineer into their team on a rolling contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high‑end, bespoke vehicle programmes within a fast‑paced OEM environment.

Please note: This is not a trainee role. A minimum of 1 year's experience as a Launch or Series Engineer within an OEM is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and lead body structures systems to meet design specifications and styling intent
• Support both prototype and production build phases
• Ensure all components and assemblies meet relevant industry, business and legislative standards
• Contribute to problem‑solving activities during virtual and physical builds
• Review engineering prototypes and identify potential issues or risks
• Assist with estimating cost limits and budgets for new designs
• Represent the department in design reviews, testing, and development activities where required
• Manage your own design work to ensure timely releases while incorporating design‑for‑manufacture requirements from suppliers

Why Join Contechs?

Contechs is a leading automotive, design, engineering, technology, and innovation recruitment consultancy established in 1997. With a dedicated in‑house Contractor Care Team, we provide full support to all external employees and act as an employment agency for both permanent and contract recruitment.