Automotive Launch Manager — Plastics Molding Lead

CareerNerds; 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

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking an experienced LaunchManager to lead and coordinate all aspects of new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers within an automotive plastic injection molding environment.

You will serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal departments to ensure launches meet quality, cost and timing requirements, while developing timelines, leading cross-functional reviews, and supporting manufacturing readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; strong PM experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years automotive manufacturing experience; leadership in launches.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC.
• Proficient with 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 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 budgets.

Skills

Project management

Launch management

Automotive manufacturing experience

APQP/PPAP knowledge

CAD software

MS Office

Willing to travel

IATF 16949 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience in automotive plastics

Tools

CAD software

Project management tools

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking an experienced LaunchManager to lead and coordinate all aspects of new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers within an automotive plastic injection molding environment.

You will serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal departments to ensure launches meet quality, cost and timing requirements, while developing timelines, leading cross-functional reviews, and supporting manufacturing readiness.