Job Posting TitleLaunch Manager
Job Description SummaryDauch is looking for a Launch Manager to join our team in Newton, NC. This is a fully onsite role.
The Launch Manager manages overall project timing milestones, budget and required activities to support new programs.
The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced automotive environment, effectively manages risk, drives cross-functional collaboration, and consistently delivers flawless product launches that meet customer expectations for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Job Description:- Disseminates information within assigned work teams.
- Maintains constant contact with others outside the work group at all Dauch sites, including suppliers and customers.
- Provides informational interface from all Dauch plants to Corporate/Regional Program Management.
- Monitors adherence to timing on all plant related launch activities.
- Participates in all reviews with key suppliers.
- Leads the plant level Program Launch Teams PLT to a successful launch by stimulating interaction between functional groups and challenging team members to contribute proactively to the program's success, providing tools that promote controlled and measurable progress toward program goals.
- Assists in the implementation of new Program Management practices and procedures.
- Assists Product Engineering in managing plant prototype delivery through rallying additional Dauch resources.
- Drives responsible groups to drive cost out through negotiation and productivity for the benefit of the program and Dauch overall.
- Maintains constant contact with others inside the work group.
- Tracks timing; analyzes and reports variances to baseline and prepares exception reports.
- Organizes build events, coordinates cross functional resources to ensure participation and proper coverage.
- Actively supports Regional Program Managers in the planning and execution of the program.
- Tracks product engineering design and/or manufacturing process changes to ensure proper implementation during startup.
- Leads implementation of product and process changes in the plant.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for launch related activities both internally and with the customer.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 7-10+ years of progressive experience in program project management or launch management within the automotive manufacturing industry, as well as experience leading new launch programs.
- Automotive Tier 1 or OEM experience.
- Problem solving mindset; ability to utilize problem solving tools to diagnose and analyze launch issues within the plant.
- Change control management skills.
- Budget control and cost analysis skills and experience.
