Launch Support Engineer – Closures

Insight Global; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 75,768 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Launch Support Engineer – Closures to support advanced vehicle launch activities at a major automotive company. This role requires 8+ years of automotive experience and a strong engineering background, focusing on launch execution and issue resolution between design and manufacturing teams. Competitive compensation ranges from $55-65 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in automotive industry.
• Strong hands-on engineering experience.
• Proven success in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead closures launch support during vehicle builds.
• Act as technical interface between design and manufacturing.
• Identify build risks and inspection requirements.

Skills

Automotive experience supporting OEM vehicle launches

Design engineering background

Experience with CAD in CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE

Understanding of GD&T

Familiarity with issue-tracking systems

Tools

CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE

JIRA

Job description

Position Title: Launch Support Engineer – Closures

Duration: 6‑month contract / possible extensions

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of automotive experience supporting OEM vehicle launches
• Strong design engineering background with prior hands‑on engineering experience
• Proven success working in fast‑paced vehicle launch environments
• Experience reviewing CAD in CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE (CATIA V5 or Siemens NX acceptable)
• Strong understanding of GD&T, functional quality, steeling, and A‑surface requirements
• Familiarity with issue‑tracking systems (e.g., JIRA)
• Ability to operate as a technical liaison between design and manufacturing teams

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

• Direct Automotive OEM experience

Role Summary:

Ford is seeking a senior Launch Support Engineer – Closures to support Advanced EV vehicle launch activities. This role serves as the on‑site technical liaison between the Irvine, CA design team and manufacturing, quality, and launch teams at build facilities. The focus is on launch execution, issue resolution, and cross‑functional alignment—not hands‑on design or TPM ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead closures launch support during vehicle builds, inspections, and validation activities
• Serve as the primary technical interface between design engineering and on‑site manufacturing, quality, and launch teams
• Drive daily alignment through startup meetings, floor reviews, and issue‑resolution forums
• Identify build risks, inspection requirements, trial needs, and issues requiring escalation
• Review CAD (CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE) to evaluate design intent, interfaces, tolerances, and launch risk
• Apply engineering fundamentals (GD&T, functional quality, steeling, A‑surface) to support issue resolution
• Lead and support structured problem‑solving efforts, including A/B problem solving and PPAP support
• Document issues, root causes, and recommendations; communicate clearly back to design teams
• Support manufacturing and quality investigations to ensure closures meet design and performance intent

Closures Scope:

• Doors, hood, liftgate, and door mechanisms
• Exposure to stampings, sheet metal, die castings, sealing systems, mechanisms, and exterior components

Compensation:

$55-65hr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.