Launch Industrial Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product launch activities in alignment with APQP methodology.
• Own and manage launch timelines, milestones, and deliverables across all phases of the launch lifecycle.
• Serve as the direct reporting manager for the plant launch organization, including Industrial Engineers and Project Quality Engineers.
• Set priorities, assign work, and ensure accountability for all engineering and quality deliverables supporting launch.
• Develop team capability through coaching, performance management, and technical leadership in launch execution.
• Lead cross-functional communication and alignment across engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain.
• Drive proactive risk identification, escalation, and mitigation throughout the launch process.
• Plan and oversee production trials, including pilot builds and run-at-rate events, ensuring manufacturing readiness.
• Ensure process validation, tooling readiness, and operator training are completed prior to production release.
• Lead PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) execution, ensuring all customer requirements are met and submissions are successful.
• Ensure measurement systems are validated (GR&R) prior to process capability analysis.
• Maintain and improve key performance metrics including First Pass Yield (FPY), scrap rate, OEE, and on-time delivery.
• Lead structured problem-solving efforts (A3, 8D) to resolve launch-related issues and prevent recurrence.
• Oversee post-launch stabilization, ensuring consistent performance prior to handoff to operations.
• Ensure all launch documentation, control plans, and standard work are complete and implemented.

Requirements

• Understanding of Airbag assembly processes.
• Previous management experience in a similar position.
• A Bachelor's or Engineering Degree in a related field.