Launch Manager, Automotive Plastics - Lead New Programs

Client Growth Resources, Inc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Promotional opportunities

Climate controlled environment

Job summary

Client Growth Resources, Inc. is seeking an experienced LaunchManager to lead and coordinate all aspects of new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers within an automotive plastic injection molding environment.

This role serves as the primary liaison between customers and internal departments to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing requirements. The position requires travel as necessary and a strong background in APQP/PPAP and related quality tools.

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 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.

Skills

Project management

Launch management

Cross-functional teamwork

Microsoft Office

CAD software

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

Client Growth Resources, Inc. is seeking an experienced LaunchManager to lead and coordinate all aspects of new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers within an automotive plastic injection molding environment.

This role serves as the primary liaison between customers and internal departments to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing requirements. The position requires travel as necessary and a strong background in APQP/PPAP and related quality tools.