Launch Manager - Automotive Plastic Molding Programs

Red Seal Recruiting; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; 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

Climate controlled environment

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting seeks an experienced Launch Manager to lead all aspects of new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers within an automotive plastic injection molding environment. The role serves as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing requirements.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in automotive manufacturing and 3+ years of project/launch leadership, with strong APQP/PPAP, FMEA, and IATF

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years automotive manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years project management/launch 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 for 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 budgets and capital expenditures.
• Conduct post-launch reviews and continuous improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plans

MSA

SPC

IATF 16949

Microsoft Office

CAD software

Project management tools

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD software

Project management tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Red Seal Recruiting seeks an experienced Launch Manager to lead all aspects of new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers within an automotive plastic injection molding environment. The role serves as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing requirements.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in automotive manufacturing and 3+ years of project/launch leadership, with strong APQP/PPAP, FMEA, and IATF