Senior Launch Manager - Automotive Plastics & Molding

MedTeam Staffing Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MedTeam Staffing Inc. seeks an experienced Launch Manager to lead and coordinate all aspects of new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers within an automotive plastics environment.

The role acts as the primary liaison between customers and internal departments to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing targets. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in automotive manufacturing and 3+ years in project/launch leadership, with knowledge of APQP/PPAP and IATF

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of automotive manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 3 years of project management, launch management, engineering, or operations leadership experience.
• Experience in plastic injection molding preferred.
• 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

Project management

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

Project management tools

MS Office

Job description

MedTeam Staffing Inc. seeks an experienced Launch Manager to lead and coordinate all aspects of new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers within an automotive plastics environment.

The role acts as the primary liaison between customers and internal departments to ensure launches meet quality, cost, and timing targets. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in automotive manufacturing and 3+ years in project/launch leadership, with knowledge of APQP/PPAP and IATF