Automotive Injection Molding Launch Lead

Accounting Search; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Referral Program

Job Promotional Opportunities

Climate controlled environment

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking a LaunchManager for an automotive plastics manufacturer in the Kansas City area. You will lead new product launches, coordinate program transfers and manage customer requirements, driving quality, cost and timing targets.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations and quality to ensure readiness, manage tooling, equipment and staffing, and guide post-launch improvements. Travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with automotive exposure.
• 5+ years in automotive manufacturing and 3+ years in PM/launch leadership.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC and IATF 16949.
• Proficient in CAD software and project management tools; willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities for new product launches and transfers.
• Develop launch timelines, plans and readiness reviews.
• Coordinate APQP/PPAP activities and cross-functional meetings.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness including tooling, staffing and training.
• Monitor budgets, run-at-rate trials and post-launch improvements.

Skills

Automotive manufacturing

Project management

Launch management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Accounting Search is seeking a LaunchManager for an automotive plastics manufacturer in the Kansas City area. You will lead new product launches, coordinate program transfers and manage customer requirements, driving quality, cost and timing targets.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations and quality to ensure readiness, manage tooling, equipment and staffing, and guide post-launch improvements. Travel as needed.