Launch Manager - 18 month FTC

Elmdon Plant

Main Missions And Results

• Responsible for all aspects of Launch Programmes, MY changes, and Engineering change management.
• Represent the Plant in Programme Events with customers and internally as required.
• Ensure product designs align with QMS assumptions and metrics.
• Provide adequate programme team support and resources on site, from tool delivery to PSW, Job 1, and metrics achievement.
• Ensure ELM functional teams are accountable for their deliverables to achieve PSW sign-off to Phase 3 on time; track and review progress weekly, reporting gaps or failures to line management.
• Support weekly ECR reviews.
• Adhere to Artifex HSE Policies and procedures at all times.
• Report weekly progress, opportunities, and threats to senior managers.
• Manage plant issue tracker and drive issues to closure (CCAR).
• Identify plant off standards and ensure resolution.
• Collaborate with Programme teams and Plant Quality to support AIMS deck from pre-production to production, ensuring no PSW inhibitors.
• Participate in WCPA events when additional operational support is needed.
• Coordinate with plant quality to run a WCPA glidepath during launch phases, tracking issues to closure, including plant and customer audits.
• Document failure modes during launch and update PFMEA and control plans accordingly.
• Ensure control books are current, maintained during launch, and handed over to operations for Phase 3 PSW readiness.
• Develop operator training matrices with Operations Shift Managers, leading training during launch to ensure operators are trained appropriately.
• Support start-up and wash-up meetings at the customer site as needed, in coordination with senior management and programme team.
• Conduct launch readiness reviews in the plant and lead the team to resolve open issues.
• Update and populate Prolink with LRR documentation and plant overview.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience in launch management within an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate diverse teams.
• Understanding of new product introduction processes from various perspectives.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with modern problem-solving techniques.
• Understanding of EAPQP.
• Knowledge of ECAR submissions.
• Familiarity with the 18 Elements of PPAP (IATF).
• Experience in the automotive industry.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Customer relationship management experience.
• Understanding of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 quality standards.