Launch Manager# Johnson Electric Careers## Launch ManagerApply: Canada, Ancaster: Full time: Posted Today: R00031447# Join Our Team as a Launch Manager at Johnson Electric

Location:
Ancaster, ON (onsite) Salary Range: $105,000
- 125,000 annually Vacancy Type: Existing Position Schedule: Full-Time As our next Launch Manager, you’ll lead the planning, development, and execution of new product launches from concept through production start-up. Your expertise in automotive project management, manufacturing processes, capital equipment, and cross-functional leadership will be essential to ensuring successful launches that meet customer, quality, cost, timing, and operational requirements. ## Why You’ll Love Working Here* Global Presence: Be part of a global company with diverse teams and opportunities to contribute to international projects
* Strong Leadership: Work with experienced leaders who provide direction and support successful project execution
* Employee Empowerment: Join a culture that empowers employees to take initiative and make impactful decisions
* Diverse Projects: Work on a variety of product launches, capital projects, and manufacturing technologies
* Career Advancement: Access clear career paths and opportunities for advancement within the company ## What You’ll Be Doing* Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of new product launches
* Develop and maintain project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and launch-readiness plans
* Coordinate safe-launch activities and production ramp-up requirements
* Serve as Project Team Lead for major plant-launch activities
* Coordinate cross-functional teams across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance
* Drive the implementation of new machining cells, assembly equipment, and automation systems




* Ensure new manufacturing solutions meet quality, safety, capacity, and operational-efficiency requirements
* Manage capital-equipment acquisition, including specifications, supplier selection, procurement, installation, and commissioning
* Coordinate APQP activities, PPAP submissions, Run at Rate studies, capacity analyses, and customer deliverables
* Lead equipment debugging, run-off, validation, and manufacturing-process implementation
* Drive assigned projects through successful PPAP approval and customer acceptance
* Monitor project costs, timing, risks, resources, and open actions
* Develop and implement risk-mitigation and recovery strategies when required
* Track machine utilization and identify capacity gaps and future equipment requirements
* Support capital planning for new manufacturing equipment
* Assist with Bill of Materials development, product-cost analysis, and project financial evaluations
* Facilitate project meetings, document decisions, and track action items through completion
* Manage production-line transfers between facilities while minimizing operational disruption
* Maintain clear communication with customers, suppliers, leadership, and internal stakeholders
* Promote internal customer satisfaction and continuous improvement throughout the launch process
* Ensure compliance with Quality, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems




* Perform other related duties as assigned ## What We’re Looking For* Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
* Equivalent combination of technical education and relevant professional experience may be considered
* Two to three years of experience in automotive manufacturing and project or program management
* Experience with machining, automated assembly, injection molding, or metal-stamping operations
* Solid knowledge of APQP, PPAP, Run at Rate, capacity studies, and automotive quality requirements
* Working knowledge of IATF 16949
* Proficiency in GD&T; and technical drawing interpretation
* Understanding of manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, grinding, deburring, washing, and assembly
* Experience with capital-equipment procurement, supplier management, and project implementation
* Strong project-management, planning, and organizational skills
* Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and structured problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-management abilities
* Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams at all organizational levels
* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
* Proficiency in spoken and written English
* Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively ## Bonus Points If You Have* Experience leading automotive launches from RFQ through serial production
* Experience with automation and advanced assembly systems
* Proficiency with Microsoft Project or comparable project-management software
* Experience performing capacity planning and equipment-utilization analysis
* Knowledge of product costing, BO

📌 Launch Manager (Canada)
🏢 Johnson Electric Group
📍 Canada