Onsite Launch Manager – Automotive Programs

Dauch; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch is seeking a Launch Manager for the Alamance Manufacturing Facility in Mebane, NC. This fully onsite role oversees timing, budget and activities to support new programs, driving flawless launches that meet safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10+ years in automotive program/launch management, with strong cross-functional leadership and supply chain collaboration to deliver successful plant launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7–10+ years of progressive program/project management or launch management experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Automotive Tier 1 or OEM experience.
• Strong problem solving mindset with ability to diagnose and analyze launch issues.
• Experience with change control management.
• Budget control and cost analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Disseminates information within assigned work teams.
• Maintains contact with suppliers and customers across Dauch sites.
• Interfaces with Corporate/Regional Program Management.
• Monitors timing on plant launch activities.
• Participates in reviews with key suppliers.
• Leads PLT to ensure a successful launch with cross-functional collaboration.
• Supports implementation of new Program Management practices.
• Assists Product Engineering with prototype delivery and resource mobilization.
• Drives cost-out through negotiation and productivity improvements.
• Tracks timing and reports variances to baseline.
• Organizes build events and coordinates cross-functional coverage.
• Supports Regional Program Managers in planning and execution.
• Tracks design/manufacturing changes to ensure proper startup implementation.
• Leads implementation of product/process changes in plant.
• Serves as primary contact for launch activities internally and with customers.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Program management

Automotive experience

Problem solving

Change control

Budget & cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Dauch is seeking a Launch Manager for the Alamance Manufacturing Facility in Mebane, NC. This fully onsite role oversees timing, budget and activities to support new programs, driving flawless launches that meet safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10+ years in automotive program/launch management, with strong cross-functional leadership and supply chain collaboration to deliver successful plant launches.