Vehicle Integration Launch Engineer
MARTIN Technologies | Louisville, KY
100% Onsite at a Customer Facility
Experience: 5+ Years in Automotive or a Related Field
Connect the Systems. Resolve the Challenges. Deliver the Launch.
MARTIN Technologies is seeking a Vehicle Integration Launch Engineer to support vehicle launch execution, track vehicle-level attributes, and lead the resolution of complex issues across multiple systems.
As the primary plant contact for vehicle integration, you will connect Product Development, Design, Manufacturing, and Program teams to protect launch timing and deliver a quality product.
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 move challenging programs forward.
What You Will Do
Serve as the primary onsite contact for vehicle integration activities at the assembly plant.
Coordinate cross-functional engineering support throughout vehicle launch.
Track vehicle-level attributes through control plan testing to identify concerns and monitor progress against targets.
Lead collaborative investigations into issues involving interiors, closures, chassis, thermal systems, powertrain, electrical distribution, and other vehicle systems.
Work with Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing teams to develop practical solutions that protect launch timing and quality.
Apply engineering fundamentals and first-principles analysis to evaluate technical concerns and proposed solutions.
Review established design requirements and recommend data-driven improvements to attribute targets.
Assess the customer impact of vehicle-level concerns and engineering changes.
Use CAD assemblies, part designs, FEA, and 2D drawings to support technical evaluation and issue resolution.
Use Jira to track issues, actions, ownership, and progress.
Communicate technical findings, unresolved concerns, and required decisions clearly across teams.
Adapt priorities as launch conditions and program needs evolve.
What You Bring
5+ years of experience in automotive engineering or a related field.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
Strong engineering fundamentals and the ability to apply them across vehicle systems and manufacturing processes.
Broad understanding of vehicle systems and their interactions.
CAD proficiency in assembly and part design, along with experience using FEA and 2D drawings.
Jira proficiency for issue and action tracking.
Strong teamwork, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage cross-functional concerns in a dynamic launch environment.
Availability to work fully onsite in Louisville.
Preferred Experience
Electric vehicle engineering.
CATIA and 3DEXPERIENCE.
Vehicle launch support and cross-functional product issue resolution.
Vehicle attribute tracking and control plan testing.
Data-driven target setting and customer-focused engineering analysis.
Core Skills
Vehicle integration • Launch support • Vehicle systems • CAD/FEA • Jira • Root cause analysis • Attribute tracking • Cross-functional collaboration
Work Arrangement and Eligibility
This position is 100% onsite in Louisville, Kentucky. Candidates must be available for the morning shift, required overtime, and an in-person interview if 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.