Launch Engineers

Matchtech; North Warwickshire; On-site; GBP 45,460 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking Lead / Launch Engineers for a Warwick-based six-month contract to support a major vehicle launch. The roles cover multiple commodity areas and require hands-on launch activity from build to launch, with a focus on quality performance and issue resolution across programmes.

Successful candidates will work with cross-functional teams to drive problem resolution, manage risk, and implement corrective actions while ensuring manufacturing readiness and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier environment experience.
• Vehicle launch and manufacturing support activities.
• Quality engineering or launch quality process exposure.
• Problem solving methodologies including 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, DFMEA, PFMEA, FTA, PDCA.

Responsibilities

• Support vehicle launch and controlled build activities.
• Drive issue identification, containment and resolution.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and quality concerns.
• Conduct root cause analysis using recognised 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 with engineering, quality, manufacturing and programme teams.
• Provide regular programme updates against KPIs.

Skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Root cause analysis

Quality engineering

Manufacturing knowledge

Tools

8D

5 Whys

Fishbone Analysis

DFMEA

PFMEA

PDCA

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