Body Structures Launch Engineer

MARTIN Technologies | Louisville, KY 100% Onsite at a Customer Facility | Five Days per Week Experience: 10 Years of Body-in-White Experience Bring Engineering Solutions to the Plant Floor. MARTIN Technologies is seeking an experienced Body Structures Launch Engineer to connect product development, suppliers, and manufacturing during vehicle launch. You will serve as the primary onsite engineering contact for body structures, helping teams resolve build concerns, maintain structural integrity, and deliver quality vehicles. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on engineer who can assess problems quickly, build strong working relationships, and drive practical solutions across Body, Paint, and Final Assembly operations. The MARTIN Legacy For 30+ years, MARTIN Technologies has delivered automotive engineering and manufacturing expertise, supporting innovation across automotive, motorsports, aerospace, defense, and marine industries. Our teams combine technical knowledge, precision, and practical problem-solving to support demanding programs. What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary plant-floor engineering contact for body structures questions and concerns.
• Provide timely technical guidance, prioritize issues, and coordinate escalation to keep launch activities moving.
• Support engineering issue resolution across Body Shop, Paint, and Final Assembly.
• Partner with suppliers and responsible design engineers to investigate component defects and determine root causes.
• Coordinate engineering changes and support quality reviews associated with validation testing.
• Work with manufacturing teams to improve joining processes, including welding, riveting, and adhesives.
• Build agreement across engineering and plant teams on proposed technical solutions.
• Track part pedigree, including configuration and revision status, to support accurate build execution.
• Coordinate engineering change cut-ins and communicate upcoming modifications to plant personnel.
• Monitor open concerns, identify launch roadblocks, and escalate resource needs.
• Prepare daily plant-floor status reports covering progress, unresolved issues, and required actions.
• Support body structure quality, structural integrity, and build feasibility throughout launch.

What You Bring

• 10 years of Body-in-White (BIW) experience.
• Hands-on launch experience supporting at least one vehicle program.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5, 3DX, or a comparable design package.
• Strong structural and manufacturing engineering knowledge relevant to automotive body systems.
• Practical root cause analysis and issue-resolution skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers, design engineers, and plant operations.
• Availability to work onsite in Louisville five days per week.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with stamped components, hot stampings, and large castings.
• Master’s degree.

Core Skills BIW engineering • Vehicle launch • Plant-floor support • CATIA V5/3DX • Root cause analysis • Joining processes • Supplier coordination • Engineering change management Work Arrangement and Eligibility This position is fully onsite in Louisville, Kentucky, five days per week. Candidates must be local or able to meet the onsite requirement. In-person interviews may be requested. Applicants must currently reside in the United States and be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is unavailable now or in the future. Applications from individuals residing outside the United States will not be considered. Required security and background verification must be completed before starting the assignment. Equal Employment Opportunity MARTIN Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.