Launch Project Technologist

Minth North America, Inc.; Windsor; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International development platform

Dynamic and efficient team

All-round personal improvement

Diversified working atmosphere

Modern office setting

Job summary

Minth North America, Inc. is seeking a Launch Project Manager to coordinate mass production programs for automotive exterior components. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage schedules, and ensure customer requirements are met from concept through production.

The role requires strong APQP/PPAP knowledge, problem-solving with 8D/5-Why, and the ability to interact with North American OEM customers. A mechanical/industrial engineering background and at least five years in launch projects are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management within mass production.
• Experience collaborating with North American OEM customers.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA and Control Plans; CAD/GD&T interpretation considered.
• Experience with aluminum extrusion, die-casting, or related automotive exterior components preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all mass production matters and host regular production review meetings.
• Monitor KPIs (production efficiency, FTQ, scrap, OTD) and address deviations.
• Lead cross-functional teams using structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone).
• Oversee engineering changes (ECNs) and evaluate impacts on cost and schedule.
• Collaborate with finance/operations to manage costs and seek value engineering opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Mass production

Problem solving

Communication

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD

GD&T drawings

Job description

Our team is expanding and looking to add a Launch Project Manager. We are seeking a dynamic and driven candidate interested in joining a rapidly growing global automotive company.

Responsibilities

• Customer Relationship Management
  • Responsible for coordinating all matters related to mass production
  • Ability to host regular production review meetings with clients, reporting on performance metrics such as CQDS, and effectively managing clients' concerns and complaints
  • Ensuring that customer requirements and expectations are clearly understood and efficiently executed within the factory
• Performance Management of Mass Production Projects
  • Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for mass production projects, including production efficiency, first-time pass rate (FTQ), scrap rate, customer PPM, and on-time delivery rate (OTD)
  • Lead internal teams to analyze performance gaps, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address deviations
• Problem-Solving and Containment
  • Lead cross-functional factory teams (quality, engineering, production) in applying structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone Diagram) to promptly and effectively resolve quality issues, delivery constraints, and supplier-related challenges during mass production
• Change Management
  • Oversee all engineering change notifications (ECNs) after mass production, whether initiated by customers or internally, ensuring that each change undergoes thorough evalusation, verification, approval, and smooth implementation
  • Manage the associated impacts on cost and delivery timelines\
• Cost and Budget Management
  • Collaborate with the finance and operations departments to monitor mass production costs, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and implement value analysis/value engineering (VAVE) initiatives aimed at achieving annual cost reduction targets
  • Effectively manage quality-related costs associated with mass production issues, including scrap rework, and warranty claims

To be a qualified candidate you must have the following:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering (e.g., mechanical, industrial, automotive, or materials engineering), business administration, or a related field
• At least five years of experience in project management or related roles within the mass production phase of the automotive parts manufacturing industry
• Direct experience collaborating with North American OEM customers (e.g., Honda, Ford, GM)
• Strong understanding of Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Procedure (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Control Plans; basic ability to interpret CAD and GD&T drawings is required
• Candidates with prior experience in aluminum alloy extrusion, die-casting, battery housing, or related automotive exterior components are preferred

Key To Being Successful In This Role

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese (Mandarin) is preferred, but not required
• Strong technical ability with knowledge of materials and manufacturing and assembly processes
• A high level of self-motivation and bias for action
• Strong communication, presentation and organization skills
• Ability to directly interact with customers while providing a professional image
• Good interpersonal skills

Why work for Minth? Here are the advantages of working at Minth.

• International development platform
• Dynamic and efficient team
• All-round personal improvement
• Personalized humanistic care
• Diversified working atmosphere
• Modern office setting
• Competitive compensation packag e