Launch manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain the overall launch master schedule, milestone tracker and critical path; organize Launch Readiness Reviews (LRR) at each program gate.
2. Lead tool tryout (T0/T1/T2), pilot runs, pre-production builds and Run-at-Rate capacity validation; coordinate process verification and capability studies.
3. Own PPAP package preparation, submission, corrective action and final customer approval.
4. Implement Safe Launch / GP12 containment strategy, monitor early production issues, coordinate 8D and quick response activities for non-conformances.
5. Manage the production ramp-up plan, track yield, OEE, delivery performance and drive the plant to achieve stable serial production before handover to serial production team.
6. Control launch budget, tooling investment and trial-related costs; report launch status, risks and KPIs regularly to global leadership.
7. Manage engineering changes during launch phase, assess impact to schedule, quality and capacity.
8. Lead customer gate reviews, launch audits and customer concern closure.
9. Capture lessons learned and continuously improve site launch standard work.
10. Ensure all trial, commissioning and production activities comply with local EHS and IATF16949 requirements.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Material Science, Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
2. Minimum 5 years automotive Tier1 new product launch experience; proven track record leading at least 2 complete launch cycles from tool tryout to SOP+90 stabilization. Experience with automotive interior, injection molding, TPO skin wrapping is preferred.
3. Fluent English for business communication (meetings, technical reports, customer audit).
4. In-depth knowledge of IATF16949, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, PPAP, Run-at-Rate, Safe Launch / GP12 containment. Familiar with Stellantis and Mercedes customer-specific requirements.

Job Summary
The Launch Manager owns the end-to-end new product launch lifecycle from technical transfer, tool tryout, pilot build, PPAP submission, SOP through SOP+90 days ramp-up stabilization. You will lead cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, production, supply chain, logistics and maintenance, serve as the primary customer interface for launch activities, and ensure all program milestones, quality, capacity, cost and EHS targets are met. You drive risk escalation, containment action, issue closure and safe launch control for Stellantis, Mercedes and other OEM customers.

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