{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a1f209ce42d5f323affc77aa","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a1f209ce42d5f323affc77aa","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a1f209ce42d5f323affc77aa","title":"Launch Support Engineer - Closures","description":"Position Title: Launch Support Engineer – Closures\nDuration: 6‑month contract / possible extensions\nRequired Skills & Experience:\n8+ years of automotive experience supporting OEM vehicle launches\nStrong design engineering background with prior hands‑on engineering experience\nProven success working in fast‑paced vehicle launch environments\nExperience reviewing CAD in CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE (CATIA V5 or Siemens NX acceptable)\nStrong understanding of GD&T, functional quality, steeling, and A‑surface requirements\nFamiliarity with issue‑tracking systems (e.g., JIRA)\nAbility to operate as a technical liaison between design and manufacturing teams\nNice to Have Skills & Experience:\nDirect Automotive OEM experience\nRole Summary:\nFord is seeking a senior Launch Support Engineer – Closures to support Advanced EV vehicle launch activities. This role serves as the on‑site technical liaison between the Irvine, CA design team and manufacturing, quality, and launch teams at build facilities. The focus is on launch execution, issue resolution, and cross‑functional alignment—not hands‑on design or TPM ownership.\nKey Responsibilities:\nLead closures launch support during vehicle builds, inspections, and validation activities\nServe as the primary technical interface between design engineering and on‑site manufacturing, quality, and launch teams\nDrive daily alignment through startup meetings, floor reviews, and issue‑resolution forums\nIdentify build risks, inspection requirements, trial needs, and issues requiring escalation\nReview CAD (CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE) to evaluate design intent, interfaces, tolerances, and launch risk\nApply engineering fundamentals (GD&T, functional quality, steeling, A‑surface) to support issue resolution\nLead and support structured problem‑solving efforts, including A/B problem solving and PPAP support\nDocument issues, root causes, and recommendations; communicate clearly back to design teams\nSupport manufacturing and quality investigations to ensure closures meet design and performance intent\nClosures Scope:\nDoors, hood, liftgate, and door mechanisms\nExposure to stampings, sheet metal, die castings, sealing systems, mechanisms, and exterior components\nCompensation:\n$55-65hr\nExact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.\nEmployees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Insight Global","rawCompany":"insight global","city":"Dearborn","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T03:59:51.088Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2141.02","title":"Automotive Engineers","slug":"automotive-engineers"},{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"336110","title":"Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"automobile-and-light-duty-motor-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"336370","title":"Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping","slug":"motor-vehicle-metal-stamping"},{"code":"336390","title":"Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing","slug":"other-motor-vehicle-parts-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Launch Support Engineer - Closures","description":"Position Title: Launch Support Engineer – Closures\nDuration: 6‑month contract / possible extensions\nRequired Skills & Experience:\n8+ years of automotive experience supporting OEM vehicle launches\nStrong design engineering background with prior hands‑on engineering experience\nProven success working in fast‑paced vehicle launch environments\nExperience reviewing CAD in CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE (CATIA V5 or Siemens NX acceptable)\nStrong understanding of GD&T, functional quality, steeling, and A‑surface requirements\nFamiliarity with issue‑tracking systems (e.g., JIRA)\nAbility to operate as a technical liaison between design and manufacturing teams\nNice to Have Skills & Experience:\nDirect Automotive OEM experience\nRole Summary:\nFord is seeking a senior Launch Support Engineer – Closures to support Advanced EV vehicle launch activities. 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The focus is on launch execution, issue resolution, and cross‑functional alignment—not hands‑on design or TPM ownership.\nKey Responsibilities:\nLead closures launch support during vehicle builds, inspections, and validation activities\nServe as the primary technical interface between design engineering and on‑site manufacturing, quality, and launch teams\nDrive daily alignment through startup meetings, floor reviews, and issue‑resolution forums\nIdentify build risks, inspection requirements, trial needs, and issues requiring escalation\nReview CAD (CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE) to evaluate design intent, interfaces, tolerances, and launch risk\nApply engineering fundamentals (GD&T, functional quality, steeling, A‑surface) to support issue resolution\nLead and support structured problem‑solving efforts, including A/B problem solving and PPAP support\nDocument issues, root causes, and recommendations; communicate clearly back to design teams\nSupport manufacturing and quality investigations to ensure closures meet design and performance intent\nClosures Scope:\nDoors, hood, liftgate, and door mechanisms\nExposure to stampings, sheet metal, die castings, sealing systems, mechanisms, and exterior components\nCompensation:\n$55-65hr\nExact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.\nEmployees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. 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