Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Automotive Launch Lead

Insight Global; Orion (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Mechanical Engineer for a large OEM to collaborate with the VAA Supplier, ensuring resources, tracking launch progress, and delivering on the critical path to a flawless launch. Ideal candidates have a BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 7+ years in automotive assembly, and strong PM skills with JIT, PFMEA, and line balancing experience to support fast-paced production.

You will work with cross-functional teams and the GM group to align timing and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent training and experience.
• 7+ years of experience in the automotive industry with hands-on experience in assembly processes, tooling and equipment, material flow, quality and fast paced production environment.
• 4+ years of experience in Project/Program Management; working knowledge of just-in-time assembly and sequencing, time studies, line balancing and throughput analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the VAA Supplier to ensure resources and track launch progress; facilitate clear communication with the GM Team to achieve timely deliverables.
• Develop and implement PFMEA and error-proofing methodologies to ensure a flawless launch.
• Support line balancing, throughput analysis, and continuous improvement in fast-paced automotive production environments.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Just-in-time assembly

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Insight Global seeks a Mechanical Engineer for a large OEM to collaborate with the VAA Supplier, ensuring resources, tracking launch progress, and delivering on the critical path to a flawless launch. Ideal candidates have a BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 7+ years in automotive assembly, and strong PM skills with JIT, PFMEA, and line balancing experience to support fast-paced production.

You will work with cross-functional teams and the GM group to align timing and quality