Automotive Launch Specialist - Drive Production Readiness

IAC Group; Alma (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IAC Group in Alma, MI is seeking a Launch Engineer to lead new product launches from award to production readiness, coordinating between customers, suppliers, manufacturing, quality, tooling, and program management.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in automotive launch, strong project management, and proficiency with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and control plans, plus ERP/PM tools. This on-site role requires travel to customers and suppliers and a relentless focus on milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 3–5 years automotive manufacturing or launch experience.
• Experience with APQP/PPAP, FMEA, and control plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead launches from award through production implementation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Production, Quality, and Program Management.
• Maintain detailed launch timelines and schedules.
• Ensure PPAP submissions and customer milestones are met.
• Identify risks and implement countermeasures to meet timelines.
• Travel to customers and suppliers as needed.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plans

Excel

Project

PowerPoint

Outlook

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Project management software

Job description

IAC Group in Alma, MI is seeking a Launch Engineer to lead new product launches from award to production readiness, coordinating between customers, suppliers, manufacturing, quality, tooling, and program management.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in automotive launch, strong project management, and proficiency with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and control plans, plus ERP/PM tools. This on-site role requires travel to customers and suppliers and a relentless focus on milestones.