Manufacturing Engineer

Launch Manufacturing Engineer

Location:

Halewood

Contract outside IR 35

Start date:

Immediate

End date: 31 Mar 2027

• Lead and support manufacturing launch activities for existing / new vehicle programs within a high-volume automotive production environment.
• Drive structured complex problem-solving initiatives using methodologies such as Six Sigma (Green Belt / Black Belt), root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, product engineering, suppliers, and launch teams to ensure smooth program execution.
• Identify manufacturing risks during launch phases and implement containment and permanent corrective actions.
• Support dimensional and build quality improvements with strong application of GD&T principles.
• Analyse production issues, downtime, and defects, implementing robust solutions to achieve launch timing and quality targets.
• Participate in trial builds, pilot phases, and ramp-up activities to ensure readiness for volume production.
• Provide clear reporting and communication to stakeholders on launch status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Demonstrate complex, team-based problem-solving examples within manufacturing environments