Design Engineering - Launch Engineer
Launch Engineer
Location: Woodford Halse Job Type: Full-Time Department: EngineeringReports to: Launch Engineering Manager
About Us
Singer is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation; we are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.”
We are proud to foster a collaborative and supportive environment where people can thrive. As we grow, we're looking for an experienced Launch Engineer to join our team and support our “Everything Is Important” culture.
Job Summary
The Launch Engineer is accountable for manufacturing readiness and launch robustness, ensuring engineering intent is manufacturable, repeatable, and controlled at build-station level. The role owns manufacturability assessment, unique process creation, build execution support, and issue closure across all build phases within an ultra-low-volume automotive manufacturing environment through series handover.
Key Responsibilities
Execute station-based manufacturability and process readiness assessments across Virtual, Prototype, and Pre-Production builds, validating:
Joining and fastening strategies
Build sequence
Tooling and fixture suitability
Bill of Material structure and maturity
Define, release, and control manufacturability-driven launch deliverables, including:
Process definition and station process flow
Torque definitions, critical characteristics, and key recordables
Tooling readiness sign-off and tooling registers
Perceived quality, fit, and finish acceptance standards
Build Book content
Identify, classify, and manage manufacturing, assembly, and build-related issues.
Lead issues through containment, root cause identification, and validation of corrective actions.
Ensure deviations, and concessions are technically assessed, authorised, and fully traceable.
Success in This Role
Manufacturability and process readiness are evidenced at every build station.
Launch risks are identified early and either mitigated or formally managed.
Build documentation accurately reflects approved engineering intent and process definition.
Launch builds progress without avoidable manufacturing instability or disruption.
Issues are resolved at verified root cause prior to series handover.
Preferred Skills & Experience
Experience in manufacturing, launch, or production engineering.
Strong technical understanding of assembly processes, tooling systems, and build sequencing.
Demonstrated ownership of manufacturability assessment and issue resolution.
Automotive, specialist, or low-volume vehicle manufacturing experience.
Exposure to prototype and pre-production build phases.
Familiarity with structured problem-solving and manufacturing risk management techniques.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for career development and progression
Supportive and inclusive work environment
Wellness and employee support
Benefits:
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Private medical insurance
On-site parking
Free refreshments
Company pension
Company events
What We're Looking for
You will be a strong team player with excellent communication skills, a can-do attitude, be confident to work independently with guidance. Resilience, an acceptance of change management with the willing to self-develop with any future training and development needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.
Singer Body & Paint reserves the right to interview exceptional candidates and make an offer of employment before the closing date should we wish.
To find out more about Singer Vehicle Design, take a look at our website: http://singervehicledesign.com
