Automotive project management and manufacturing expertise define this onsite Launch Manager position at Johnson Electric in Ancaster, Ontario. Lead launches from concept through production start-up.

This full-time Launch Manager position oversees recent product launches and major plant-launch activities. You will coordinate Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams. The work includes APQP, PPAP, capital equipment, and production ramp-up requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of new product launches

Maintain timelines, milestones, deliverables, and launch-readiness plans

Coordinate cross-functional teams and safe-launch activities

Manage capital-equipment acquisition through installation and commissioning





Drive projects through PPAP approval and customer acceptance

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline

Two to three years in automotive manufacturing and project management

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

Experience with manufacturing processes and capital-equipment procurement

Strong communication, analytical, planning, and organizational skills

Apply automotive launch leadership, APQP, PPAP, and manufacturing knowledge to production start-up at Johnson Electric.

📌 Automotive Launch Project Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 100604 PM-Ancaster
📍 Winnipeg