HVAC Launch Manager: Cross-Functional Ops Leader

AAON, Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time-off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AAON is seeking a Launch Manager to lead cross-functional readiness for new or revised HVAC products. You will ensure production capabilities, materials, staffing, equipment, and quality processes are aligned to support planning through start of production.

You will coordinate readiness activities, monitor risks, and drive data-driven insights on capacity and performance. You will partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, maintenance, and program management to meet launch

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience leading new product introductions or major operational changes in manufacturing.
• HVAC manufacturing or electro-mechanical production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads cross-functional planning and execution for full operational readiness of new products.
• Develops launch plans, schedules, stage gates, and readiness criteria for planning through production ramp.
• Coordinates material readiness, workforce planning, equipment, and process validation.
• Identifies risks, facilitates resolution, and drives corrective actions to meet timelines.
• Prepares capacity, performance, and readiness reporting for decision making.
• Partners with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, maintenance, and program management to hit goals.
• Ensures alignment between production needs, facility capabilities, and workforce during ramp-up.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Planning & scheduling

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Spreadsheets

Data visualization tools

Basic modeling

Job description

AAON is seeking a Launch Manager to lead cross-functional readiness for new or revised HVAC products. You will ensure production capabilities, materials, staffing, equipment, and quality processes are aligned to support planning through start of production.

You will coordinate readiness activities, monitor risks, and drive data-driven insights on capacity and performance. You will partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, maintenance, and program management to meet launch