Global Launch Project Manager – Automotive Production

Minth-North-America; Alabama City (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International development platform

Dynamic and efficient team

All-round personal improvement

Personalized humanistic care

Diversified working atmosphere

Modern office setting

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Minth Big and Beautiful Alabama LLC is seeking a Mass Production Project Manager (Launch Project Manager) in Gadsden, AL. The role oversees the liaison between the factory and key clients, guiding APQP, PPAP, and mass-production ramp-up.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams across the US and China, managing ECNs, coordinating with OEMs, and ensuring IQ targets, quality, and cost targets are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Materials or related)
• 7+ years in automotive components with 5+ years in full-cycle project management (NPI + Mass Production)
• Experience interfacing with North American OEMs (GM, Ford, Stellantis, Tesla, Toyota, etc.)
• Experience with China HQ/Asia-Pacific teams and overseas plant support preferred
• Familiarity with stamping, injection molding, painting, plating, or aluminum processing advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead project kick-offs and develop a master project schedule with milestones
• Drive APQP five phases and ensure deliverables (FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP) on time
• Interface with the customer's engineering team, manage ECN, sample delivery/approval
• Coordinate China R&D and US factory teams to ensure manufacturability and cost optimization
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Lead PPAP submission and production start-up achieving IQ targets
• Manage post-launch quality, cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction
• Lead post-launch cost optimization and 8D problem resolution
• Manage changes in mass production including impact analysis and quotations
• Maintain day-to-day customer contact, manage contracts, QBRs, payments

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

APQP

PPAP

IATF 16949

Bilingual English/Chinese

NPI + mass production

Microsoft Project

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Minth Big and Beautiful Alabama LLC is seeking a Mass Production Project Manager (Launch Project Manager) in Gadsden, AL. The role oversees the liaison between the factory and key clients, guiding APQP, PPAP, and mass-production ramp-up.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams across the US and China, managing ECNs, coordinating with OEMs, and ensuring IQ targets, quality, and cost targets are met throughout the project lifecycle.