Lead automotive product launches at Johnson Electric in Ancaster, Ontario, using project management and manufacturing expertise onsite. Guide programs from concept through production start-up.

As Launch Manager, you will plan and execute launches while coordinating Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance. Your work supports customer, quality, cost, timing, and operational requirements across current manufacturing solutions.

Experience with APQP, PPAP, capacity studies, and automotive quality requirements is central to the position.

Key Responsibilities

Lead new product launch planning, execution, and delivery

Coordinate cross-functional teams across major plant-launch activities

Develop timelines, milestones, deliverables,



and launch-readiness plans

Drive PPAP approval and customer acceptance

Monitor project costs, timing, risks, resources, and actions

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline

Two to three years’ automotive manufacturing experience

Project or program management experience

Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, Run at Rate, and capacity studies

Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and GD&T;

Apply automotive project management, APQP, PPAP, and cross-functional leadership to product launches at Johnson Electric.

📌 Automotive Product Launch Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 Johnson Electric Group
📍 Winnipeg