Launch Manager
About The Position
US Farathane is seeking an experienced Launch Manager to lead and coordinate new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program transfers in an automotive plastic injection molding manufacturing environment. The role serves as the primary liaison between customers and internal departments, ensuring launches meet quality, cost, and timing requirements. The Launch Manager leads launch and transfer activities, maintains project plans and timelines, coordinates APQP and PPAP work, and manages customer-specific requirements. The position also ensures manufacturing readiness across tooling, equipment, staffing, and training; supports production trials, mold qualifications, and run-at-rate activities; and monitors launch budgets and capital expenditures. Post-launch reviews and continuous improvement are also part of the role.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of automotive manufacturing experience.
- Minimum 3 years of project management, launch management, engineering, or operations leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and IATF 16949.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Willingness and ability to travel as necessary.
- Proficiency in CAD software and project management tools.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience in plastic injection molding preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral Program
- Job Promotional Opportunities
- Climate controlled environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
