Automotive Launch Program Manager

CSP Innovations OH Payroll Co., LLC; North Baltimore (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CSP Innovations OH Payroll Co., LLC in Ohio seeks an experienced Program/Launch Manager to lead new product launches from development through mass production. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Materials, and Supply Chain to hit milestones.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Engineering and 5–7 years in automotive manufacturing, with APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, lean practices, and a track record of working with OEMs on launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 5-7 years in automotive manufacturing, engineering, program or launch management.
• Experience leading new product launches from development through mass production.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience working with OEM customers and launch teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all activities related to new product launches from program award through production stabilization.
• Develop and maintain launch timelines; ensure milestones and customer timing requirements are achieved.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Quality, Materials, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.
• Identify, develop, and implement manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production methods for new products.
• Establish and maintain BOMs, routings, process flows, control plans, and PFMEAs for new programs.
• Support APQP activities and ensure completion of gateway requirements; prepare PPAP submissions.
• Lead manufacturing process validation activities including production trials and capability studies.
• Ensure production systems meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives prior to SOP.
• Partner with plant leadership to ensure staffing, training, and operational readiness.
• Support customer launch reviews, audits, and plant visits; monitor launch performance and drive improvements.

Skills

Program management

Launch management

Cross-functional leadership

APQP/PPAP

PFMEA

Process validation

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Risk assessment

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

CSP Innovations OH Payroll Co., LLC in Ohio seeks an experienced Program/Launch Manager to lead new product launches from development through mass production. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Materials, and Supply Chain to hit milestones.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Engineering and 5–7 years in automotive manufacturing, with APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, lean practices, and a track record of working with OEMs on launches.