Launch Manager

Adient

$98K — $164K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred.
  • 5-10 years of manufacturing experience required.
  • 5-10 years of product design experience required.
  • Experience in customer management essential.
  • Strong commitment to customer satisfaction necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main communication link between the plant and the SDT Team.
  • Coordinate activities across all plant departments effectively.
  • Develop and execute detailed launch plans for product introduction.
  • Manage the New Product Launch Manufacturing Readiness Report timelines and risks.
  • Lead the resolution of product launch issues and drive action closure.
  • Conduct design reviews to meet quality and manufacturing goals.
  • Implement process controls to ensure quality in the assembly process.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance after 30 days.
  • Disability insurance provided.
  • Life and AD&D Insurance included.
  • 401k plan available.
  • Tuition reimbursement support for further education.
  • Paid vacation days offered.
  • Paid holidays recognized.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Adient - Normal, Illinois

Job Description: Launch Manager

Department: Operations

Salary Range: $98,200-$164,000

Reports To: Plant Manager

Essential Duties and 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.


Qualification Requirements
  • 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.


Education and Experience
  • Post-secondary education required; Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Industrial Engineering (BSIE), or an equivalent field preferred.
  • 5 to 10 years of manufacturing experience.
  • 5 to 10 years of product design experience.
  • Experience in customer management.


Benefits after 30 days:

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

401k

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

The job description outlined above is not intended to be a detailed list of job functions or responsibilities. It outlines the essential functions of the job. An individual may be required to perform other duties from time to time. The company reserves the right to amend, change, or delete the contents of this description.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Normal

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