Automotive Program Launch Lead

KLA Industries; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

401K

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. in St. Joseph, MI is seeking a Program Launch Manager to lead high-impact product launches in a fast-growing automotive supply environment.

You will own project scopes, schedules, budgets, and cross-functional execution across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams; APQP/PPAP experience preferred.

This role offers competitive compensation, annual bonus potential, 401(k), and comprehensive medical benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years in a similar program management role.
• Background in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments; automotive suppliers preferred.
• Project management with timelines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end project execution from concept to delivery, defining scope, milestones, budgets, and resources.
• Oversee design/manufacturing updates; guide APQP/PPAP launches and documentations.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial groups.
• Identify risks and implement data-driven contingency plans to protect critical-path deliverables.
• Ensure quality and regulatory compliance across engineering deliverables.
• Provide regular status reports and KPI tracking to senior leadership and customers.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Customer communication

Project scheduling

Budget management

APQP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

KLA Industries, Inc. in St. Joseph, MI is seeking a Program Launch Manager to lead high-impact product launches in a fast-growing automotive supply environment.

You will own project scopes, schedules, budgets, and cross-functional execution across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams; APQP/PPAP experience preferred.

This role offers competitive compensation, annual bonus potential, 401(k), and comprehensive medical benefits.