Launch Manager

MSA, The Safety Company • $95K — $115K *
Cranberry Township, PA 16066In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Strong project management capabilities across multiple priorities.
  • Experience in new product development and industrialization including line design and production ramp-up.
  • Proven ability to build relationships in cross-functional teams domestically and internationally.
  • Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Industrialization leaders to update NPD deliverables for industrialization success.
  • Train and mentor as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in New Product Industrialization Process Management.
  • Monitor and track manufacturing KPIs to establish baseline performance.
  • Develop a comprehensive risk register for all industrialization risks and establish continuity plans.
  • Audit critical industrialization deliverables from the 3D NPD process.
  • Implement robust control measures in partnership with R&D SMEs for manufacturability.
  • Lead industrialization resource planning to support the NPD portfolio.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams on innovative projects.
  • Exposure to advanced product development techniques.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Industrialization Process Management
  • Works directly with Industrialization leaders to create, update, and change New Product Development (NPD) deliverables to ensure the success of industrialization goals & objectives.
  • Train and mentor as the SME of New Product Industrialization (NPI) Process Management.
  • Support and maintain Industrialization Process RACI.

Industrialization Performance Tracking
  • Monitor and track manufacturing KPIs and metrics to provide baseline performance.
  • Drive a comprehensive risk register of all industrialization risks (including but not limited to safety, quality, delivery, & cost) and mitigations that can affect the industrialization of the new product. Establish business continuity plans with cross functional MissionOPS leaders.
  • Govern through auditing critical industrialization deliverables from the 3D NPD process.

Design for Manufacturability (DFM) & Design for Assembly (DFA)
  • Operate directly with R&D SME to implement and oversee robust control measures are implemented to ensure final products meet all manufacturing performance requirements (including but not limited to safety, quality, delivery, & cost).
  • Use and continuously improve processes, standards, and tools to evaluate the design for ease of assembly, manufacturability, material usage, and overall production efficiencies.
  • Work closely with product designers, tooling & manufacturing engineers, and other new product industrialization (NPI) leaders to identify areas of improvement or potential challenges in manufacturing.
  • Oversee processes are in place to test and validate production processes, ensuring that the manufacturing process drives the final product requirements.

Planning & Coordination
  • Lead the planning activities for industrialization resource planning to support the NPD portfolio.
  • Support monitoring the initial performance and customer feedback post-launch and coordinate necessary adjustments to resources in order to meet findings.
  • Work directly with the product portfolio vertical managers to report on key launch metrics, performance and outcomes based on industrialization deliverables.

Qualifications

Experience required:
  • Strong project management capabilities and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience working in new product development and new product industrialization including line design, installation, commissioning, and production ramp up.
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships in cross functional teams both domestically and internationally.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to create & deliver formal presentations. Ability to translate technical and non-technical communications based on audience.
  • MS degree may be substituted for up to 2 years of relevant experience.

Experience preferred:
  • Proven ability to map processes & identify opportunities for improvement
  • Strong problem-solving mindset with experience in Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement.
  • Working knowledge of core tools such as APQP, PPAP, SPC as well as Production Control Plans.
  • At least 5 years experience supporting manufacturing operations, preferably in a project management role.

Education required:
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or related field, preferably from an ABET accredited program.

Education preferred:
  • PMP (Project Management Professional).
  • Lean Manufacturing.

Qualifications Note:
  • This position is available at four different career levels based upon experience, education, etc.,:
    • Staff II Engineering Project Specialist-2 years project management / engineering experience.
    • Staff III Engineering Project Specialist-3 years project management / engineering experience.
    • Sr. Staff Engineering Project Specialist - minimum 5 years of project management / engineering experience.
    • Engineering Project Manager I - minimum 7 years of project management / engineering experience.
      Master's degree may be substituted for up to 2 years of relevant experience. PMP Required.

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Join the dedicated team at MSA, The Safety Company, a global leader in the development, manufacture, and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures. MSA is recognized for its commitment to innovation, quality, and service.

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MSA, The Safety Company is committed to the professional growth of its team members. The company supports career advancement through leadership training programs, diversity initiatives, and continuous learning opportunities. Employment at MSA comes with competitive benefits, fostering a culture that values health, well-being, and job satisfaction.

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For those starting their careers, internships at MSA provide invaluable industry experience and a chance to develop essential skills in a real-world setting. Interns at MSA, The Safety Company work on projects that matter, gaining knowledge and expertise that are crucial for future employment.

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At MSA, innovation is at the core of everything they do. The team is encouraged to lead with creativity and embrace new ideas that drive the industry forward. MSA’s leadership is deeply involved in ensuring that every team member has the resources and support needed to innovate.

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The culture at MSA, The Safety Company is built on a foundation of diversity and inclusion. Every team member’s unique background and perspective are valued, contributing to a richer, more creative, and productive work environment.

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