Launch Manager
Johnson ElectricJoin 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 Strong 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,…