Launch Leader, Automotive Plastics

Hire Consulting Services; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Referral Program

Job Promotional Opportunities

Climate controlled environment

Job summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Launch Manager to lead and coordinate new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers within an automotive plastic injection molding environment. This role acts as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing goals.

The position requires strong program management skills, experience in APQP/PPAP, and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of automotive manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 3 years of project management, launch management, engineering, or operations leadership experience.
• Experience in plastic injection molding preferred.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and IATF 16949.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willing and able to travel as necessary.
• Proficient in CAD software, and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities associated with new product launches and program transfers.
• Develop and maintain launch timelines and project plans.
• Coordinate APQP and PPAP activities.
• Lead cross-functional launch meetings and readiness reviews.
• Manage customer-specific launch requirements.
• Coordinate engineering changes and product transfers.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness including tooling, equipment, staffing, and training.
• Support production trials, mold qualifications, and run-at-rate activities. Monitor launch budgets and capital expenditures.
• Conduct post-launch reviews and continuous improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Launch management

Leadership

APQP/PPAP knowledge

IATF 16949 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Launch Manager to lead and coordinate new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers within an automotive plastic injection molding environment. This role acts as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing goals.

The position requires strong program management skills, experience in APQP/PPAP, and the ability to travel as needed.