Launch Project Technologist

Minth North America, Inc.; Windsor; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International exposure

Dynamic team

Personal development

Modern office

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Minth North America, Inc. is seeking a Launch Project Manager to lead mass production projects, manage customer relationships, and drive continuous improvement across engineering, production and quality teams.

The role involves coordinating changes, tracking KPIs, and ensuring on-time delivery in a dynamic automotive environment. The ideal candidate has a strong background in APQP/PPAP, FMEA, and control plans, with experience collaborating with North American OEMs and a bias for action.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, business administration, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in project management 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 knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and Control Plans; basic ability to interpret CAD and GD&T drawings is required.
• Experience in aluminum extrusion, die-casting, battery housing, or related automotive exterior components preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all matters related to mass production and customer relationships.
• Host regular production review meetings with clients and report performance metrics (CQDS, etc.).
• Ensure customer requirements are clearly understood and executed in the factory.
• Lead cross-functional teams to analyze performance gaps and implement CAPA actions.
• Oversee engineering changes after mass production, evaluate impacts on cost and delivery timelines.

Skills

Project management

Customer relationship

Mass production

KPIs reporting

CAPA/8D

Change management

Cost reduction

Communication

Bilingual (EN/CN)

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (engineering/business)

Tools

CAD

GD&T

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