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Lear Corporation

Project Launch Manager

Southfield, MI · On-site

Automotive development lifecycles (APQP, PPAP , EPC ) * Manufacturing launch processes * Cross functional team leadership * Proven ability to manage complex programs * Willingness to transition work ...

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Project Launch Manager

Southfield, MI • On-site

Lear Corporation
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

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Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 68 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Lear For You
We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you.
We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win.
Are you ready for a better career? A better future?
We're Lear For You.
Lear For You
We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.
A path to a better career. A better future.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we're named one of the World's Most Admired Companies.
They're the secret to our success-empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.
Are you ready for a better career? A better future?
Job Description
As a member of the team, the Project Launch Manager will be responsible for the management and execution of plant infrastructure and capital equipment installation readiness plan, problem solving launch risks and execution risks at the manufacturing plant, and providing plant feedback on change management, launch risks, and execution risks to the platform team with business cases developed to solve these risks.
This person will be based in Southfield, MI, for approximately two years pending the launch of the new Detroit facility.
Responsibilities
Your work will be manufacturing plant-focused, and include, but not be limited to:
  • Own end to end program lifecycle from customer award through launch and post SOP support
  • Co-develop and maintain program plans, timelines, budgets, and risk registers
  • Lead the plant team including engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, purchasing, and finance
  • Serve as the primary plant interface to the customer for program status, escalation, and deliverables
  • Lead production launch planning, including plant readiness and infrastructure, tooling, capacity, and ramp up while meeting all timing milestones within Project file
  • Coordinate pilot builds, PPAP, Run@Rate events, and launch metrics
  • Transition program leadership from development site to plant during launch phase
  • Drive launch issue resolution using structured problem solving and escalation where needed
  • Support system level trade offs between performance, cost, manufacturability, and reliability
  • Support Platform Manager with program financials, including investment tracking, prototype build expenses, and plant infrastructure expenses and ensure budget adherence
  • Lead change management assessments and implementation for the plant team
  • Support platform team as needed with contract compliance and commercial discussions
  • Proactively identify, manage, and escalate technical, schedule, financial, and launch risks
  • Ensure adherence to APQP and IATF requirements
  • Drive lessons learned and continuous improvement across launches

Education Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Experience Requirements
  • 8-10 years of program or project management experience, or manufacturing experience in automotive, preferably electronics
  • Experience launching automotive programs
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Automotive development lifecycles (APQP, PPAP, EPC)
    • Manufacturing launch processes
  • Cross functional team leadership
  • Proven ability to manage complex programs
  • Willingness to transition work location from Southfield to Detroit during launch phase

Preferred Requirements
  • Experience with power distribution modules, high current electronics, or EV architectures
  • Exposure to liquid cooled electronic systems
  • Working knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety
  • OEM customer facing experience (GM, Ford, Stellantis, etc.)
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification
  • Experience working with global teams and suppliers
  • Experience launching electronic control units (ECUs) or power electronics

Equal Opportunity Employer
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit-based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
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