Automotive Product Launch Lead

LEAR CORPORATION; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAR CORPORATION in Detroit, MI leads launches for automotive products, transitioning work to Kentucky in 2028. The Launch Manager ensures on-time delivery, quality adherence and cross-functional coordination from training through permanent placement.

You will manage risks, prepare materials for meetings, and drive improvements while aligning production with customer milestones and documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum five years of automotive related product launch or program management experience.
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge and experience working with TS 16949, IATF 16949, APQP and PPAP.
• Proven experience using common continuous improvement tools (i.e. Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail with accuracy.
• Good organizational skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Forward thinking individual with the ability to plan ahead and deliver results.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite programs with ability to create presentation material and present to customers and upper management.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the product meets or exceeds Company quality standard and is delivered at the right time.
• Facilitates the communication and interaction amongst the functional department representatives.
• Alerts management of program risks in an appropriate timeframe; continuously identifies risk factors and seeks to mitigate adverse impact.
• Assists in preparation of materials for team meetings.
• Helps address and resolve program "roadblocks" through the appropriate functional managers or functional directors.
• Accepts leadership of the program during launch approach phase and beyond.
• Ensures the Company's production line is ready to start production aligning to the customer's launch milestone.
• Provides leadership for continuous improvement activities post launch.
• Ensures internal and external documentation requirements are met.
• Recommend and lead efforts to improve existing processes to improve the business.
• Compiles data and prepares a variety of reports and presentations.
• Reconciles records with internal company employees and management, external vendors or customers.
• Recommends actions to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Prioritization

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

LEAR CORPORATION in Detroit, MI leads launches for automotive products, transitioning work to Kentucky in 2028. The Launch Manager ensures on-time delivery, quality adherence and cross-functional coordination from training through permanent placement.

You will manage risks, prepare materials for meetings, and drive improvements while aligning production with customer milestones and documentation requirements.