Our team is expanding and looking to add a Launch Project Manager. We are seeking a dynamic and driven candidate interested in joining a rapidly growing global automotive company.

The Launch Project Manager will act as the primary liaison between the factory and its key clients, such as Honda, Ford, GM, and other OEM companies. Additional responsibilities include:

Customer Relationship Management

Responsible for coordinating all matters related to mass production

Ability to host regular production review meetings with clients, reporting on performance metrics such as CQDS, and effectively managing clients' concerns and complaints

Ensuring that customer requirements and expectations are clearly understood and efficiently executed within the factory

Performance Management of Mass Production Projects

Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for mass production projects, including production efficiency, first-time pass rate (FTQ), scrap rate, customer PPM, and on-time delivery rate (OTD)

Lead internal teams to analyze performance gaps, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address deviations

Problem-Solving and Containment

Lead cross-functional factory teams (quality, engineering, production) in applying structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone Diagram) to promptly and effectively resolve quality issues, delivery constraints, and supplier-related challenges during mass production

Change Management

Oversee all engineering change notifications (ECNs) after mass production, whether initiated by customers or internally, ensuring that each change undergoes thorough evalusation, verification, approval, and smooth implementation

Manage the associated impacts on cost and delivery timelines





Cost and Budget Management

Collaborate with the finance and operations departments to monitor mass production costs, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and implement value analysis/value engineering (VAVE) initiatives aimed at achieving annual cost reduction targets

Effectively manage quality-related costs associated with mass production issues, including scrap rework, and warranty claims

To be a qualified candidate you must have the following:

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering (e.g., mechanical, industrial, automotive, or materials engineering), business administration, or a related field

At least five years of experience in project management or related roles within the mass production phase of the automotive parts manufacturing industry

Direct experience collaborating with North American OEM customers (e.g., Honda, Ford, GM)

Strong understanding of Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Procedure (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Control Plans; basic ability to interpret CAD and GD&T; drawings is required

Candidates with prior experience in aluminum alloy extrusion, die-casting, battery housing, or related automotive exterior components are preferred

Key to being successful in this role:

Bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese (Mandarin) is preferred, but not required

Solid technical ability with knowledge of materials and manufacturing and assembly processes

A high level of self-motivation and bias for action

Strong communication, presentation and organization skills

Ability to directly interact with customers while providing a professional image

Good interpersonal skills

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