Automotive Program Launch Lead – Growth & Impact

LRSolutions, LLC; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

401K plan

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid holidays & vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

LRSolutions, LLC in St. Joseph, MI is seeking a Program Launch Manager to lead high-impact product launches in an automotive supplier environment. You will drive end-to-end programs, define scopes and budgets, and coordinate across engineering, manufacturing and commercial teams to meet timelines.

The role emphasizes APQP/PPAP discipline, on-site collaboration, and a focus on quality, process improvements, and KPI transparency for senior leadership and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; manufacturing background preferred.
• 3–5+ years in program/project management within manufacturing.
• Experience with APQP/PPAP and automotive documentation standards.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate with customers.
• Familiarity with budgeting, timelines, and risk mitigation in launches.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end engineering programs from concept to delivery.
• Define scopes, milestones, budgets, and resource plans for launches.
• Oversee APQP/PPAP activities and maintain technical docs.
• Direct cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial units.
• Identify risks and implement contingency plans to protect schedules.
• Ensure quality and regulatory compliance across deliverables.
• Provide status updates and KPI reviews to senior leadership.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

APQP/PPAP

Manufacturing experience

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

ERP experience

Job description

LRSolutions, LLC in St. Joseph, MI is seeking a Program Launch Manager to lead high-impact product launches in an automotive supplier environment. You will drive end-to-end programs, define scopes and budgets, and coordinate across engineering, manufacturing and commercial teams to meet timelines.

The role emphasizes APQP/PPAP discipline, on-site collaboration, and a focus on quality, process improvements, and KPI transparency for senior leadership and customers.