Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with a leading automotive manufacturing organization, is seeking a skilled Launch Industrial Engineer. This role is responsible for implementing automated manufacturing cells, optimizing high-volume production processes, and supporting industrial robotics and equipment integration. This is a hands‑on engineering opportunity offering exposure to automation projects, advanced manufacturing technologies, and long‑term career growth.
Job Duties:
- Lead the implementation, launch, and integration of automated manufacturing cells and production equipment
- Manage multiple small‑scale automation and capital improvement projects from planning through implementation and production handoff
- Troubleshoot industrial robotics, automated equipment, and manufacturing processes to improve performance and reliability
- Review robot and automation programming, perform basic code adjustments, and coordinate complex issues with Controls Engineering teams
- Optimize manufacturing processes, equipment utilization, and production workflows to improve efficiency and throughput
- Perform production capacity planning and evaluate equipment requirements for new and existing manufacturing operations
- Support the integration of industrial robots, PLC‑controlled equipment, and machine vision systems into high‑volume production environments
- Coordinate equipment validation, production readiness, and final project acceptance with manufacturing teams
Skills & Experience
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related discipline; candidates nearing degree completion may be considered
- Hands‑on experience with automated manufacturing equipment, robotic systems, or automated production cells
- Working knowledge of industrial robotics, including FANUC, ABB, or comparable robotic systems
- Experience troubleshooting automated equipment, robot faults, and manufacturing process issues
- Basic understanding of robot programming, PLC‑controlled equipment, and automation code troubleshooting
- Experience in manufacturing process optimization, equipment integration, or production automation
- Knowledge of high‑volume manufacturing processes and industrial production environments
- Experience implementing, commissioning, or launching new automated manufacturing cells or production lines
- Hands‑on experience with FANUC industrial robots and Allen‑Bradley PLC systems
- Experience with Keyence machine vision systems or comparable industrial vision technologies
- Experience managing manufacturing automation projects, capital equipment installations, or CapEx improvement initiatives
- Familiarity with robot programming modifications, teach pendant operation, and basic robotic maintenance
- Experience with manufacturing capacity analysis, cycle‑time optimization, and equipment performance improvements
- Background in automotive, aerospace, medical device, or other high‑volume industrial manufacturing environments
About Blue Chip Talent
Blue Chip Talent is an award-winning and woman-owned talent solutions provider based out of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For over 30 years, we’ve specialized in IT, Engineering, and Professional Services staffing—now serving clients in 37 states and counting. We connect the market's elite talent with top employers, pairing exceptional white‑glove service with proven hiring results to drive innovation and fuel growth.
We offer industry‑leading benefits options and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values merit‑based recruitment centered around technical ability, skillset, and alignment with our employing partners.