Automotive Launch Program Manager — Lead Production & Innovation

CSP; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CSP is seeking a Program Launch Manager in Maryland to lead new product introductions from kickoff through production readiness. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Materials, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to hit milestones and customer timing.

The role requires 5–7 years in automotive manufacturing or launch management, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and strong APQP/PPAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering required; manufacturing/leadership experience in automotive.
• 5–7 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, engineering, program management, or launch management.
• Proven experience leading new product launches from development through mass production.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, and process validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all activities related to new product launches and engineering changes from program award through production stabilization.
• Develop and maintain program launch timelines, ensuring key milestones and customer timing requirements are achieved.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Quality, Materials, Maintenance, and Supply Chain throughout the launch process.
• Identify, develop, and implement manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production methods for new products.
• Establish BOMs, routings, process flows, control plans, and PFMEAs for new programs.
• Support APQP activities and ensure completion of gateway requirements; coordinate PPAP submissions.
• Lead manufacturing process validation activities, including production trials, pilot builds, run-at-rate events, and capability studies.
• Ensure production systems meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives prior to SOP.
• Travel to customer sites and manufacturing facilities as required.

Skills

Program & Launch Management

Cross-Functional Leadership

Project Planning

Manufacturing Process Development

APQP / PPAP Management

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

CSP is seeking a Program Launch Manager in Maryland to lead new product introductions from kickoff through production readiness. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Materials, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to hit milestones and customer timing.

The role requires 5–7 years in automotive manufacturing or launch management, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and strong APQP/PPAP knowledge.