Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
Several years of experience in the automotive industry, particularly in launch management or production engineering.
Strong understanding of automotive production and assembly processes.
Knowledge of Just-in-Sequence (JIS) and Just-in-Time (JIT) production environments.
Experience with APQP and automotive launch processes.
Excellent communication skills across various organizational levels.
Flexibility to adapt in dynamic project environments.
Strong intercultural awareness and ability to work with international teams.
Willingness to travel extensively, up to 100% of working time.
Responsibilities
Support launch activities for new projects and plants, acting as a link between project teams and plant management.
Coordinate installation and implementation of assembly processes and production equipment.
Assist in construction and industrialization activities for new plant launches.
Implement and execute APQP processes, aligning project requirements with plant capabilities.
Oversee prototype and pre-series assembly activities, focusing on technical execution and project requirements.
Monitor launch-related activities, identifying risks and coordinating timely resolutions.
Serve as a key contact for local customers regarding project status and support plant management in discussions.
Benefits
Competitive salary with bonus potential.
Up to 20 days PTO and 10 paid company holidays.
Healthcare, life insurance, dental & vision coverage, and 401(k) matching.
Investment in employee growth through mentorship and a strong learning culture.
Direct contribution to innovation in the automotive sector.
Ownership of work with visible results.
Encouragement of an entrepreneurial spirit, allowing initiative and impact.
Full Job Description
As a Launch Manager, you play a key role in bringing new automotive projects and manufacturing operations successfully into production. You work at the intersection of project teams and plant management, coordinating launch activities and helping ensure that processes, equipment, and stakeholders are ready for a successful start of production. With your hands-on approach and strong understanding of automotive manufacturing, you support new plant launches as well as complex changes within existing operations. WHAT YOU'LL DO
You support launch activities for new projects, new plants, and complex changes within existing manufacturing operations, serving as an integrative link between the project organization and plant management.
You coordinate activities related to the installation and implementation of assembly processes and production equipment, helping ensure successful integration into plant operations.
You support the coordination of construction and industrialization activities for greenfield and brownfield plant launches, working closely with relevant project and plant stakeholders.
You support the implementation and execution of appropriate APQP processes within the plant and coordinate the alignment of project requirements with plant capabilities and requirements.
You accompany and coordinate prototype and pre-series assembly activities, maintaining a strong focus on both technical execution and overall project requirements.
You monitor launch-related activities, identify potential risks or roadblocks, and proactively coordinate with the relevant stakeholders to support timely problem resolution.
You serve as a key point of contact for local customers regarding overall project status and support plant management in customer meetings and project discussions.
You actively participate in regular project team meetings, communicate plant-specific topics, and ensure alignment between cross-functional team members.
You collaborate with customers, suppliers, plant teams, and project stakeholders in an international automotive environment, bringing structure and transparency to complex launch situations.
WHO YOU ARE
You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a comparable technical field.
You bring several years of professional experience in the automotive industry, ideally in launch management, manufacturing, industrialization, production engineering, or a comparable environment.
You have a strong understanding of automotive production and assembly processes, including the interaction between project organizations and manufacturing plants.
You have solid knowledge of Just-in-Sequence (JIS) and Just-in-Time (JIT) production environments.
Experience with APQP and automotive launch processes enables you to effectively coordinate requirements between project and plant teams.
You are confident working with customers, suppliers, plant management, and cross-functional teams and can communicate effectively across different organizational levels.
You combine strong organizational and communication skills with a proactive, collaborative approach to problem solving.
You are flexible and comfortable working in dynamic project environments where priorities and requirements can change quickly.
You bring strong intercultural awareness and are comfortable collaborating with international and multidisciplinary teams.
You have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
You are comfortable with extensive travel (up to 100% of your working time), typically Monday through Friday, depending on client and project needs.
You are legally authorized to work in the U.S.
GOOD TO KNOW
We offer a competitive salary with bonus potential.
You get up to 20 days PTO and 10 paid company holidays.
You can get healthcare, life insurance, dental & vision, 401(k) matching.
We invest in your growth with mentorship and a strong learning culture.
You contribute directly to advancing innovation in the sectors we operate in.
You'll take ownership of your work and see the direct results of your efforts.
We foster an entrepreneurial spirit. Take initiative, own your ideas, and drive real impact.
