Lead Automotive Plastics Launch Manager

Ashton North LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k match

EAP

Employee discounts

FSAs

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Promotion opportunities

Climate controlled environment

Job summary

Ashton North LLC 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 be the primary liaison between customers and internal departments to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing requirements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automotive manufacturing, CAD proficiency, and APQP/PPAP knowledge; you will develop launch

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years automotive manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of project management/launch management or related leadership experience.
• Experience in plastic injection molding.
• 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 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 knowledge

PPAP knowledge

FMEA

Control Plans

MSA

SPC

IATF 16949

MS Office

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

PM tools

Job description

Ashton North LLC 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 be the primary liaison between customers and internal departments to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing requirements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automotive manufacturing, CAD proficiency, and APQP/PPAP knowledge; you will develop launch