Launch Manager – Automotive Plastics (New Programs)

United Future; 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

Climate controlled environment

Job summary

United Future is seeking an experienced Launch Manager to lead and coordinate all aspects of new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers within 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 goals.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in automotive manufacturing, strong APQP/PPAP knowledge, and proficiency with CAD and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of automotive manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of project management, launch management, or operations leadership.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plans

MSA

SPC

IATF 16949

Microsoft Office

CAD software

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

Project management tools

Job description

United Future is seeking an experienced Launch Manager to lead and coordinate all aspects of new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers within 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 goals.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in automotive manufacturing, strong APQP/PPAP knowledge, and proficiency with CAD and project