EV Launch Manager - Cross-Functional Production Lead

Rebo Lighting & Electronics, LLC; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401k

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Rebo Lighting & Electronics, LLC is seeking a Launch Manager to lead plant-level launch execution for automotive lighting solutions. You will coordinate cross-functional resources to ensure smooth ramp-up, meet cycle-time targets, and achieve program launch milestones.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive manufacturing, 3+ years in program management/launch roles, and deep knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and production readiness. Excellent leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in automotive manufacturing plant environment.
• Minimum 3 years in Program Management, APQP, or launch roles (BMW experience preferred).
• Experience as core team member in at least one automotive product launch.
• Familiarity with APQP/PPAP and production readiness requirements.
• Understanding of material planning, logistics coordination, and supply chain readiness for launches.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; team leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant-level launch execution coordinating cross-functional resources to meet ramp-up targets.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute build events including Run at Rate validation and pilot builds.
• Drive accountability across operations, engineering, quality, logistics, purchasing, and QA.
• Develop and manage production power build and capacity ramp-up plans.
• Identify and remove launch-related barriers impacting readiness, quality, cost, or delivery.
• Lead Launch Readiness Review meetings to secure production start-up approval.
• Monitor launch budget, cost, and financial performance.
• Coordinate logistics readiness aligning with program gate requirements.
• Prepare launch performance reports for up to three months post-SOP.
• Maintain launch dashboards and reporting for visibility into readiness and risk mitigation.
• Drive timely completion of all launch deliverables across teams.
• Support continuous improvement of launch processes, tools, and best practices.

Skills

Launch management

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

APQP

Launch readiness

Manufacturing engineering

Supply chain planning

Budget tracking

Leadership

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

Automotive program management tools

Launch tracking systems

Job description

Rebo Lighting & Electronics, LLC is seeking a Launch Manager to lead plant-level launch execution for automotive lighting solutions. You will coordinate cross-functional resources to ensure smooth ramp-up, meet cycle-time targets, and achieve program launch milestones.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive manufacturing, 3+ years in program management/launch roles, and deep knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and production readiness. Excellent leadership and communication are essential.