Automotive Product Launch Lead - Injection Molding

KOB Solutions, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Referral Program

Job Promotional Opportunities

Climate controlled environment

Job summary

KOB Solutions, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, is seeking an experienced Launch Manager to lead all aspects of new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers within an automotive plastic injection molding environment.

The role serves as the primary liaison between customers and internal departments to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing targets; you will coordinate APQP/PPAP, lead cross-functional readiness reviews, and drive manufacturing readiness, trials, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; 5+ years automotive manufacturing experience; 3+ years in project/launch management or operations leadership; experience in plastic injection molding is preferred; strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and IATF 16949; proficient with Microsoft Office; willing to travel; CAD software and PM tools familiarity.

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 activities; monitor launch budgets and capex.
• Conduct post-launch reviews and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Project management

Launch management

Cross-functional leadership

Automotive manufacturing

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

KOB Solutions, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, is seeking an experienced Launch Manager to lead all aspects of new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers within an automotive plastic injection molding environment.

The role serves as the primary liaison between customers and internal departments to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing targets; you will coordinate APQP/PPAP, lead cross-functional readiness reviews, and drive manufacturing readiness, trials, and