Launch Manager

Job Description

A client of Insight Global is seeking a Launch Manager to lead new product introductions and manufacturing readiness activities from planning through production ramp-up. This role will coordinate cross‑functional teams across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing to ensure successful product launches. The ideal candidate has proven experience leading product launches in a manufacturing environment, driving accountability across multiple teams, managing risks, and ensuring readiness for production.

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• 5+ years of experience leading product launches, NPI, or major operational changes in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong manufacturing launch experience with ownership of readiness from planning through pilot builds and production ramp.
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional teams across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, maintenance, production, and program/product management.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing readiness, including BOM readiness, material planning, capacity planning, equipment/tooling readiness, warehousing, and production flow.
• Experience developing and managing launch plans, stage gates, readiness reviews, risk mitigation plans, and issue resolution.
• Ability to drive accountability across multiple work streams and SME teams simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills with both shop‑floor personnel and leadership teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
  * Automotive or HVAC manufacturing/launch experience.
• APQP, PPAP, or stage‑gate launch methodology experience.
• ERP/MRP experience supporting BOM management, parts ordering, and launch execution.