Automotive Launch Manager — End-to-End Product Launch Leader

Food Management Search; Kansas City (MO); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Referral Program

Climate controlled environment

Zusammenfassung

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking an experienced Launch Manager to lead and coordinate all aspects of new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers within an automotive plastics environment.

You will serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal departments to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing goals. The role requires 5+ years in automotive manufacturing with strong APQP/PPAP knowledge and proficiency in CAD tools and project

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years automotive manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years in project/launch management or leadership.
• Plastic injection molding experience preferred.
• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.
• Conduct post-launch reviews and continuous improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Launch management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Travel willingness

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Jobbeschreibung

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking an experienced Launch Manager to lead and coordinate all aspects of new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers within an automotive plastics environment.

You will serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal departments to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing goals. The role requires 5+ years in automotive manufacturing with strong APQP/PPAP knowledge and proficiency in CAD tools and project