Automotive Launch Manager: Product Launch Leader

Ridgemont Resources, Inc.; 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

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Referral Program

Job Promotional Opportunities

Climate controlled environment

Job summary

You will serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing targets while guiding cross-functional readiness across functions.

The role requires five years of automotive manufacturing experience and strong APQP/PPAP knowledge, with CAD and project management tools proficiency.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities for 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; monitor budgets.
• Conduct post-launch reviews and continuous improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Launch management

Cross-functional leadership

APQP/PPAP knowledge

FMEA/Control Plans

MS Office

CAD software

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

Project management tools

Job description

You will serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing targets while guiding cross-functional readiness across functions.

The role requires five years of automotive manufacturing experience and strong APQP/PPAP knowledge, with CAD and project management tools proficiency.