New Product Launch Manager

Highly Marelli USA, Inc.; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Highly Marelli USA, Inc. is actively seeking a New Product Launch Manager to lead the NPI function and ensure successful customer program delivery across quality, cost, delivery, and service metrics.

You will direct the launch team, develop comprehensive timelines, define milestones, and drive program performance while communicating with executive management. This on-site role emphasizes disciplined execution in a fast-moving automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; seven+ years in a related role.
• Advanced degree with five+ years of related experience preferred.
• Experience with integrated computer programs and/or applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Excellent administrative and organizational abilities; capable of coordinating multiple programs.
• Experience with product launches and production startup activities.
• Automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operation of the New Product Launch group.
• Develop and maintain launch timelines and project plans
• Define key deliverables, milestones, and critical path activities
• Track program performance against timing, quality, and scope objectives
• Lead cross-functional program reviews and launch meetings
• Escalate issues and drive corrective actions when milestones are at risk
• Provide leadership to work-groups in resolving problems and implementing corrective action plans
• Develops the skills of subordinates to fullest potential
• Ensures all customer schedules are completed on time
• Represents the company and its management with customers and suppliers in project related areas
• Must follow all company requirements in regard to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Written & Verbal

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Product launch

Production startup

Automotive OEM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Advanced degree

Job description

We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented New Product Launch Manager to direct the company’s New Product Launch function to ensure the successful completion of customer program requirements and company objectives as they pertain to quality, cost, delivery, and service. It will ensure maximization of HMUS resources and facilitate effective flow of communications between launch teams and executive management.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operation of the New Product Launch group.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive launch timelines and project plans
• Define key deliverables, milestones, and critical path activities
• Track program performance against timing, quality, and scope objectives
• Lead cross-functional program reviews and launch meetings
• Escalate issues and drive corrective actions when milestones are at risk
• Provides leadership to work-groups in resolving problems and implementing corrective action plans and ensures contingency plans are available
• Develops the skills of subordinates to fullest potential
• Ensures all customer schedules are completed on time
• Represents the company and its management with customers and suppliers in project related areas
• Must follow all company requirements in regard to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and generally seven plus years of experience in a related field

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• An advanced degree and generally five plus years of experience in a related field
• Have experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications
• Have very strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Have strong administrative and organizational skills, and possess the ability to coordinate multiple projects and programs
• Experience with product launch and production startup activities
• Automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier experience
• Be able to pass all background checks and pre-employment tests, including any required drug test
• Be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information s/he encounters

Join us as a New Product Launch Manager if you’re ready to energize our new product pipeline through innovative leadership and meticulous execution!