Automotive Launch Manager: Plastic Molding Programs

Aspire Talent Solutions; Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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

Descripción de la vacante

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced LaunchManager to lead and coordinate all aspects of new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers in an automotive plastic injection molding environment.

The role serves as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing requirements, with travel as needed and opportunities for growth within a climate-controlled facility.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Automotive manufacturing

Project management

CAD software

MS Office

Travel willingness

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

CAD software

Project management tools

Descripción del empleo

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced LaunchManager to lead and coordinate all aspects of new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers in an automotive plastic injection molding environment.

The role serves as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing requirements, with travel as needed and opportunities for growth within a climate-controlled facility.