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Automotive Production Engineering Lead

Posted 1 week ago by Ganymede

The Opportunity

Based in Halewood, you'll be the link between the customer, engineering teams and installation personnel, ensuring production issues are identified, communicated and resolved quickly throughout the vehicle launch.

Working on automated production lines, you'll help maintain momentum by coordinating technical support, resolving build issues and ensuring production readiness from launch through to successful delivery.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Supporting vehicle launch activities on automated production lines.
  • Monitoring build progress and identifying production, process or equipment issues.
  • Logging and tracking issues by production station, ensuring clear reporting and follow-up.
  • Working directly with the customer while coordinating engineering, maintenance and installation teams to resolve issues quickly.
  • Assessing faults and identifying the parts, equipment or resources needed to implement effective solutions.
  • Installing or coordinating the installation of minor equipment, tooling and improvement kits where required.
  • Escalating technical issues to the appropriate specialists while maintaining clear communication across the project.
  • Supporting commissioning, process improvements and production readiness throughout the launch.

About You: You'll likely come from a background such as:

  • Build Lead
  • Launch Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Automation Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Project Engineer
  • Technical Maintenance Lead
  • Production Lead

Most importantly, you'll have experience supporting automotive vehicle launches and be confident working in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

You'll also bring:

  • Previous experience supporting automotive vehicle launch programmes.
  • A strong understanding of automated production lines and manufacturing processes.
  • The ability to identify root causes and coordinate practical solutions under pressure.
  • Experience working directly with OEM customers and cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to work independently in a fast-paced launch environment.
  • The confidence to assist with equipment modifications and installations where required.
  • The ability to read engineering drawings and understand manufacturing processes (advantageous).

Why Apply?

If you enjoy solving problems, coordinating technical teams and making sure production stays on track during critical launch phases, this is an opportunity to make a real impact on a major automotive automation project.

Rate:
£34/hour
Location:
Halewood
IR35 Status:
Not specified
Remote Status:
Onsite
Industry:
Engineering
Seniority Level:
Mid-Level

Take-Home Pay

£4,900 per month

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