Automotive Launch Manager - APQP/PPAP Lead

Eden Capital Careers; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; 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

Eden Capital Careers seeks an experienced Launch Manager to lead all aspects of new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers in an automotive plastic injection molding setting. This role liaises between customers and internal teams to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing targets.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years in automotive manufacturing and 3+ years in project/launch management or operations leadership, with CAD and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years automotive manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years project/launch management or operations leadership experience.
• Experience in plastic injection molding.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and IATF 16949.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willing and able to travel as necessary
• Proficient in CAD software, and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities related to new product launches and 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.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

Project management tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eden Capital Careers seeks an experienced Launch Manager to lead all aspects of new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers in an automotive plastic injection molding setting. This role liaises between customers and internal teams to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing targets.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years in automotive manufacturing and 3+ years in project/launch management or operations leadership, with CAD and MS Office proficiency.