Launch Manager

​Main missions and results:

• Responsible for all aspects of Launch Programmes, MY changes and Engineering change.

• Represent the Plant in Programme Events where required at the Customer and Internally.

• Ensure that products are designed in line with QMS assumptions and metrics.

• Ensure that adequate programme team support and resources are available on site from tool delivery through to PSW, Job 1, metrics achievement.

• Ensure that ELM functional teams are accountable for their deliverables to achieve PSW sign off to Phase 3 on time. Track and review on a weekly basis and report to line manager any gaps or failures.

• Support weekly ECR reviews.

• Always ensure adherence to company HSE Policies and procedures.

• Report Weekly progress, opportunities, threats to Senior Managers.

• Run plant issue tracker and drive to closure (CCAR).

• Capture plant off standards and drive to closure.

• In conjunction with Programme teams and Plant Quality support AIMS deck, from Pre- production builds to Production intent to ensure that there are no PSW inhibitors.

• Attend WCPA events (when additional support is required from operations).

• In conjunction with the plant quality team, run a WCPA glidepath for the plant during launch phases and track issues to closure (this should include plant and customer audits customer).

• Capture all failure modes during launch and feed back into the PFMEA and control plans.

• Ensure all Control books are in place and updated/maintained during launch and handed over to operations in readiness for Phase 3 PSW run at rates.

• Develop Operator training matrix with Operations Shift Managers Leading Operators and Team leaders during launch phase and ensure operators are trained to correct levels.

• Support Start Up and Wash Up meetings at the Customer as and when required (to be agreed with Senior Managers and Programme Team).

• Run Launch readiness Reviews in plant and lead the team in closure of open issues.

• Update and populate Prolink with the required LRR documentation and plant overview.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Launch Management experience within an Automotive manufacturer.

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a diverse team.

• An understanding of new product introduction from all perspectives..

• An understanding of lean manufacturing principles.

• An understanding of modern problem-solving techniques.

• An understanding of EAPQP.

• A good knowledge on ECAR submissions.

• A good knowledge and understanding of the 18 Elements of PPAP (IATF).

• Experience in the Automotive industry.

• Strong communication skills.

• Customer relationship experience.

• Understanding of IATF 16949/ ISO 9001 quality standards.