Join 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, priorities, and deadlines…