Automotive Launch Manager — Onsite Plant Leader

Dauch; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch is seeking a Launch Manager to join our team in Mebane, NC at the Alamance Manufacturing Facility. This onsite role leads program timing, budget and cross-functional activities to ensure flawless automotive launches that meet safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.

You will drive planning, manage risk, coordinate with suppliers and customers, and serve as primary contact for launch activities, delivering on-time, cost-effective production launches.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in program project management or launch management within the automotive manufacturing industry.
• Automotive Tier 1 or OEM experience.
• Problem solving mindset; ability to utilize problem solving tools to diagnose and analyze launch issues within the plant.

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant level Program Launch Teams (PLT) to a successful launch by promoting cross-functional collaboration.
• Monitor adherence to timing on all plant related launch activities and report variances to baseline.
• Organize build events and coordinate cross functional resources for proper coverage.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for launch related activities internally and with the customer.

Skills

Problem solving

Change control

Budgeting & cost analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Project Management / Business Administration or related field

Job description

Dauch is seeking a Launch Manager to join our team in Mebane, NC at the Alamance Manufacturing Facility. This onsite role leads program timing, budget and cross-functional activities to ensure flawless automotive launches that meet safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.

You will drive planning, manage risk, coordinate with suppliers and customers, and serve as primary contact for launch activities, delivering on-time, cost-effective production launches.