Junior Launch Engineer

🔧 Position:
Junior Launch Body Engineer
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Location:

Onsite in Surrey
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Contract:

3-6 months initially (40 hours per week, outside IR35 if applicable)

Contechs is supporting a leading British luxury, low‑volume automotive manufacturer who is looking to bring a Junior Launch Body Engineer into their team on a rolling contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high‑end, bespoke vehicle programmes within a fast‑paced OEM environment.

Please note: This is not a trainee role. A minimum of 1 year's experience as a Launch or Series Engineer within an OEM is essential.

• Deliver and lead body structures systems to meet design specifications and styling intent
• Support both prototype and production build phases
• Ensure all components and assemblies meet relevant industry, business and legislative standards
• Contribute to problem‑solving activities during virtual and physical builds
• Review engineering prototypes and identify potential issues or risks
• Assist with estimating cost limits and budgets for new designs
• Represent the department in design reviews, testing, and development activities where required
• Manage your own design work to ensure timely releases while incorporating design‑for‑manufacture requirements from suppliers

Contechs is a leading automotive, design, engineering, technology, and innovation recruitment consultancy established in 1997. With a dedicated in‑house Contractor Care Team, we provide full support to all external employees and act as an employment agency for both permanent and contract recruitment.