Sr. Launch Engineer - Interiors & Exteriors

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead launch and production support activities for vehicle interior and exterior systems.
• Support prototype, pilot, pre-production, and Start of Production builds.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality, fit and finish, gap and flush, craftsmanship, manufacturing, and supplier issues.
• Track, prioritize, and close launch issues while identifying and mitigating risks.
• Support process improvements focused on quality, cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Act as the on-site engineering representative during critical launch activities and production escalations.

Skills and Working Style

• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across functions.
• High ownership, accountability, urgency, resilience, and self-motivation.
• Willingness to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to collaborate with global engineering teams and attend meetings outside normal working hours when needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of automotive engineering experience in interiors, exteriors, vehicle integration, manufacturing, quality, or launch engineering.
• Strong understanding of automotive products, manufacturing processes, and engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with 8D, 5 Why, FMEA, or similar structured problem-solving methods.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, dimensional reports, and technical data.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting vehicle launches, pilot builds, or manufacturing ramp-ups.
• Experience developing and launching interior or exterior systems from concept to launch.
• Experience working with suppliers, manufacturing plants, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and automotive quality systems.
• Experience using 3DX and CATIA.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Eligible employees may participate in equity and discretionary annual cash incentive programs.