Assembly Manufacturing Launch Engineer

Holland Sharpe; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland Sharpe is seeking an Assembly Manufacturing Launch Engineer in the United States. You will lead the design and deployment of production systems for new programs, map flows, select equipment, and model labor to ensure smooth launches.

The role requires AutoCAD proficiency, PLC expertise, and strong leadership on the production floor, with travel to customer and supplier facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing or assembly engineering.
• Deep familiarity with production systems and equipment.
• AutoCAD proficiency and standard engineering toolsets.
• Working knowledge of AIAG Core Tools.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting competency.
• Vendor/supplier/contractor management experience.
• Excellent communication and leadership on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Engineer complete production systems for new programs: map flows, select equipment, and model labor.
• Write standard work, define assembly sequences, and deploy error-proofing.
• Design plant/line layouts that minimize waste and maximize flow.
• Lead manufacturing readiness gates and orchestrate launch activities.
• Plan and manage equipment installation, relocation, and validation.
• Lead or coordinate maintenance tasks as needed.
• Travel to customer and supplier facilities for launches, audits, and validations.
• Mentor early-career engineers and champion safety-first design.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Project coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

AIAG Core Tools

Job description

Assembly Manufacturing Launch Engineer

Make every launch count

Your impact

• Engineer complete production systems for new programs: map flows, select equipment, and model labor
• Write standard work, define assembly sequences, and deploy error-proofing
• Design plant/line layouts that minimize waste and maximize flow
• Lead manufacturing readiness gates and orchestrate launch activities
• Plan and manage equipment installation, relocation, and validation
• Serve as project lead for capital equipment and facility improvements
• Collaborate with suppliers/vendors to lock scope, review specs, and complete pre-shipment validations
• Use 8D and root cause methods to troubleshoot issues and restore output
• Drive measurable gains in throughput, quality, and labor utilization
• Control Engineering Change and coordinate cross-functional implementation
• Apply AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA) at each program phase
• Support maintenance planning and reliability programs; lead or coordinate maintenance tasks as needed
• Travel to customer and supplier facilities for launches, audits, and validations
• Mentor early-career engineers and champion safety-first design

What you need to excel

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• Experience in manufacturing or assembly engineering
• Deep familiarity with production systems and equipment
• AutoCAD proficiency and use of standard engineering toolsets
• Working knowledge of AIAG Core Tools
• PLC programming and troubleshooting competency
• Vendor/supplier/contractor management experience
• Excellent communication and leadership on the production floor

Preferred

• 3--5 years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Automotive or high-volume assembly exposure
• Background with robotics, automation, or controls
• Maintenance leadership or planning
• Lean or Six Sigma
• Capital project and equipment installation work

Compensation

• $85,000 to $100,000+/year - based on experience
• Candidates with significant manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.

Toolbox

• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Process FMEA (PFMEA)
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Process Engineering
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Mechanical Systems and Component Repair
• Automotive Manufacturing Systems
• Engineering Degree
• PPAP process experience
• Allen-Bradley PLCs
• AutoCAD
• Siemens PLCs

What success looks like

• Launches executed on time with validated equipment and stable processes
• Sustained improvements in throughput, first-pass quality, and labor efficiency
• Zero-compromise safety engineered into every step