Manufacturing Engineer

Insight Global; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support a vehicle launch within General Assembly. The role focuses on manufacturing readiness, validating new processes and equipment, and integrating launch content into a high-volume production environment.

The ideal candidate has automotive experience, industrial engineering skills, and a proven record supporting major launches from concept through acceptance.

Qualifications

• College degree with mechanical engineering major or equivalent experience.
• 5 years manufacturing/engineering with 2 years launch experience, automotive preferred.
• Deep knowledge in automation cells and manufacturing processes/equipment.
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional work.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects with autonomy.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities for vehicle launch to meet safety, quality and throughput targets.
• Develop and optimize high-volume assembly processes, line balance and ergonomic design.
• Support equipment integration, commissioning, and acceptance with controls and maintenance.
• Review PLC logic to ensure equipment functionality and launch readiness.
• Validate tooling and automation systems; ensure GM standards compliance.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions during launch phases.
• Support build events, trials, and pilot operations ensuring process capability.
• Maintain PFMEAs, process sheets, standard work and validation reports.
• Coordinate with product engineering, quality, operations and programs for design changes.
• Drive continuous improvement for safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Launch experience

Automation cells

Manufacturing processes

Equipment knowledge

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Project management

Autonomy and accountability

Flexibility and schedule adaptability

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

College degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

PLC logic review

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer will play a critical role in supporting the vehicle launch within General Assembly. This position is responsible for ensuring manufacturing readiness, validating new processes and equipment, and driving seamless integration of launch content into a high-volume production environment. The ideal candidate brings deep automotive experience, industrial engineering capability, and a proven track record supporting major vehicle launches from concept through acceptance.

Must-Have Qualifications

• College degree with major in mechanical engineering or Equivalent Relevant Experience
• 5 years manufacturing/engineering, 2 years launch experience - preferably in automotive industry
• Deep knowledge in automation cells.
• Thorough knowledge of Manufacturing Processes and Equipment. Also, the Global Launch Process and Vehicle Development Process.
• Demonstrate excellent level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and significantly complex projects and assignments with highest level of autonomy and accountability for results
• Flexibility with changing work hours and environment as required to meet project timeline and support plant operating schedule
• Availability to weekends and Holidays as required

Key Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities for the vehicle launch ensuring all systems, tooling, and processes meet safety, quality, and throughput targets.
• Develop, review, and optimize assembly processes for high-volume production, including line balance, workstation design, and ergonomic considerations.
• Support equipment integration, commissioning, and acceptance, working closely with controls engineers, maintenance, and external suppliers.
• Review and troubleshoot PLC logic to support equipment functionality, process flow, and launch readiness.
• Validate new tooling, fixtures, and automation systems; ensure compliance with GM standards and manufacturing requirements.
• Lead issue resolution during launch phases, including root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and cross‑functional coordination.
• Support build events, trials, and pilot operations, ensuring process capability and product quality prior to ramp‑up.
• Maintain documentation including PFMEAs, process sheets, standard work, and validation reports.
• Collaborate with product engineering, quality, operations, and program teams to ensure smooth integration of design changes and launch deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency throughout General Assembly.