Launch Manager - Automotive Plastics & New Programs

Workforce Recruiter; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 in the automotive plastics sector seeks an experienced Launch Manager to lead all aspects of new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers. This role acts as the primary liaison between customers and internal departments to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing requirements.

With 5+ years in automotive manufacturing and strong APQP/PPAP knowledge, you will drive cross-functional readiness, manage budgets, and oversee tooling, staffing, and training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; automotive industry experience valued.
• 5+ years in automotive manufacturing.
• 3+ years in project/launch management or operations leadership.
• Experience with plastic injection molding; knowledge of APQP/PPAP.
• Proficient in CAD and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities related to 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.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

Project management tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client in the automotive plastics sector seeks an experienced Launch Manager to lead all aspects of new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers. This role acts as the primary liaison between customers and internal departments to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing requirements.

With 5+ years in automotive manufacturing and strong APQP/PPAP knowledge, you will drive cross-functional readiness, manage budgets, and oversee tooling, staffing, and training