Automotive Launch Lead (Injection Molding)

Joseph Michaels International; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with company match

Employee Discounts

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Referral Program

Climate controlled environment

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International seeks an experienced Launch Manager to lead and coordinate all aspects of new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers in a plastics-based automotive environment. You will serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing goals.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years in automotive manufacturing, 3+ years in program/launch leadership, and strong APQP/PPAP, FMEA, and IATF

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of automotive manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 3 years of project management, launch management, engineering, or operations leadership experience.
• Experience in plastic injection molding preferred.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and IATF 16949.

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities associated with new product launches and program transfers.
• Develop and maintain launch timelines and project plans.
• Coordinate APQP and PPAP activities.
• Lead cross-functional launch meetings and readiness reviews.
• Manage customer-specific launch requirements.
• Coordinate engineering changes and product transfers.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness including tooling, equipment, staffing, and training.
• Support production trials, mold qualifications, and run-at-rate activities. Monitor launch budgets and capital expenditures.
• Conduct post-launch reviews and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Project management

Launch management

APQP/PPAP

FMEA/Control Plans

MSA/SPC

IATF 16949

MS Office

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD software

Project management tools

MS Office

Job description

Joseph Michaels International seeks an experienced Launch Manager to lead and coordinate all aspects of new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers in a plastics-based automotive environment. You will serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing goals.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years in automotive manufacturing, 3+ years in program/launch leadership, and strong APQP/PPAP, FMEA, and IATF