Launch Manager

Position DescriptionServe as the primary leader responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all new product introductions (NPI), product transfers, customer launches, engineering changes, and production readiness activities. Ensure the successful transition of new products from concept and development into full-scale production while meeting safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer requirements. Lead cross-functional teams to drive accountability, mitigate operational and financial risks, manage project timelines to support the plant’s growth strategy.Job ResponsibilitiesLead all new product launch activities from concept approval through production ramp-up and stabilization.Coordinate cross-functional launch teams, facilitate readiness reviews, drive project accountability, and communicate status updates to leadership.Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to validate processes, tooling, equipment installation, commissioning, and automated line designsManage process validation, pilot production, and manufacturing readiness protocols to meet capacity, quality and throughput targetsCoordinate regulatory and quality compliance activities including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, SAFE Launch and customer approvalsTrack and resolve launch issues, corrective actions and quality concerns using factory and site acceptance testing frameworksPartner with Supply Chain and procurement to monitor supplier capacity, assess component metrics and mitigate material constraintsCollaborate with HR and Operations to coordinate staffing plans, standardize training and workforce readiness for production personnelDevelop risk mitigation registers, manage pot launch reviews for lesions learned and drive continuous improvement launch processesManage full cycle leadership responsibilities for the department including interviewing , hiring, coaching, performance management and budgetingPerform other duties as assignedJob Skills Requirements Expert in NPI/NPD methodologies, advanced quality planning frameworks, and managing complex manufacturing projects involving automated assembly and testing.Strong project manager skilled at interpreting data, assessing risks, and driving team accountability in fast-paced environments without direct authority.EducationBachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or or related fieldExperience RequirementsRequire minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, operations, program management, supply chain, quality, or product development. Including minimum of 3 years leading cross-functional projects, product launches, or new product introductionsPrefer experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments, battery manufacturing, electrification products, automotive, industrial equipment, energy storage, or advanced manufacturingPhysical & Environmental RequirementsLaunch Manager