Launch Manager

Adient•Normal, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Launch Manager serves as the central point of communication between the plant and the SDT Team, acting as the primary coordinator across all departments within the plant. This role involves developing detailed launch plans, driving the completion of key milestones for successful product launches, and managing the New Product Launch Manufacturing Readiness Report. The position requires supporting the resolution of open product issues, leading the resolution of process launch issues, and conducting component design reviews to ensure quality and manufacturing objectives are met. Additionally, the Launch Manager must ensure appropriate process controls are implemented, oversee the timely resolution of Launch PRRs and customer concerns, and initiate actions to prevent non-conformities. The role also includes developing training plans to ensure employees are adequately trained on new products and processes.

Requirements

5 to 10 years of manufacturing experience.
5 to 10 years of product design experience.
Experience in customer management.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Industrial Engineering (BSIE), or an equivalent field preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the central point of communication between the plant and the SDT Team.
Act as the primary coordinator across all departments within the plant.
Develop detailed launch plans and drive completion of all key milestones to ensure a successful product launch.
Manage all items within the New Product Launch Manufacturing Readiness Report, ensuring timely completion and proactively notifying appropriate management of any risks that could impact a successful plant launch.
Support the resolution of open product issues.
Lead the resolution of process launch issues and track all actions through closure.
Conduct component design reviews with the Launch SDT to ensure all quality and manufacturing objectives are achieved.
Ensure appropriate process controls (poka-yoke) for all SC and CC dimensions are identified in the Control Plan and FMEA and effectively implemented within the assembly/manufacturing process.
Ensure timely resolution of all Launch PRRs and customer concerns.
Initiate actions to prevent non-conformities related to products, processes, and quality systems, and drive the implementation of effective solutions.
Identify, document, and track issues related to products, processes, and quality systems through successful closure.
Control further processing, delivery, or installation of non-conforming products until deficiencies or unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
Develop training plans and tracking methods to ensure all employees are adequately trained on new products and process assignments.
Maintain customer trust through a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
Expedite design and process changes in response to received QRs.
Coordinate QS9000 implementation for existing systems.
Coordinate process development for ODS in Place and Visual Management initiatives.