Launch Manager - Automotive Plastics (APQP/PPAP)

Kingfisher Recruiting; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 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

Job Promotional Opportunities

Climate controlled environment

Job summary

Our client is seeking an experienced LaunchManager to lead and coordinate all aspects of new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers in an automotive plastic injection molding environment. You will serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal departments to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing requirements.

This role requires strong APQP/PPAP, FMEA, and IATF 16949 knowledge, with 5+ years in automotive manufacturing and at least 3 years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of automotive manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 3 years of project management or launch leadership experience.
• Experience in plastic injection molding preferred.
• Willing and able to travel as necessary.

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 capex.
• Conduct post-launch reviews and continuous improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

Control Plans

MSA/SPC

IATF 16949

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD software

PM tools

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced LaunchManager to lead and coordinate all aspects of new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers in an automotive plastic injection molding environment. You will serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal departments to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing requirements.

This role requires strong APQP/PPAP, FMEA, and IATF 16949 knowledge, with 5+ years in automotive manufacturing and at least 3 years in