Launch Project Technologist

Minth North America, Inc.


Date: 6 hours ago
City: Windsor, ON
Salary: CA$85,000 - CA$100,000 per year
Contract type: Full time
Our team is expanding and looking to add a Launch Project Manager. We are seeking a dynamic and driven candidate interested in joining a rapidly growing global automotive company.

Responsibilities

The Launch Project Manager will act as the primary liaison between the factory and its key clients, such as Honda, Ford, GM, and other OEM companies. Additional responsibilities include:

  • Customer Relationship Management
    • Responsible for coordinating all matters related to mass production
    • Ability to host regular production review meetings with clients, reporting on performance metrics such as CQDS, and effectively managing clients' concerns and complaints
    • Ensuring that customer requirements and expectations are clearly understood and efficiently executed within the factory

  • Performance Management of Mass Production Projects
    • Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for mass production projects, including production efficiency, first-time pass rate (FTQ), scrap rate, customer PPM, and on-time delivery rate (OTD)
    • Lead internal teams to analyze performance gaps, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address deviations
  • Problem-Solving and Containment
    • Lead cross-functional factory teams (quality, engineering, production) in applying structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone Diagram) to promptly and effectively resolve quality issues, delivery constraints, and supplier-related challenges during mass production
  • Change Management
    • Oversee all engineering change notifications (ECNs) after mass production, whether initiated by customers or internally, ensuring that each change undergoes thorough evalusation, verification, approval, and smooth implementation
    • Manage the associated impacts on cost and delivery timelines\
  • Cost and Budget Management
    • Collaborate with the finance and operations departments to monitor mass production costs, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and implement value analysis/value engineering (VAVE) initiatives aimed at achieving annual cost reduction targets
    • Effectively manage quality-related costs associated with mass production issues, including scrap rework, and warranty claims
To be a qualified candidate you must have the following:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering (e.g., mechanical, industrial, automotive, or materials engineering), business administration, or a related field
  • At least five years of experience in project management or related roles within the mass production phase of the automotive parts manufacturing industry
  • Direct experience collaborating with North American OEM customers (e.g., Honda, Ford, GM)
  • Strong understanding of Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Procedure (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Control Plans; basic ability to interpret CAD and GD&T drawings is required
  • Candidates with prior experience in aluminum alloy extrusion, die-casting, battery housing, or related automotive exterior components are preferred

Key To Being Successful In This Role

  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese (Mandarin) is preferred, but not required
  • Strong technical ability with knowledge of materials and manufacturing and assembly processes
  • A high level of self-motivation and bias for action
  • Strong communication, presentation and organization skills
  • Ability to directly interact with customers while providing a professional image
  • Good interpersonal skills

Why work for Minth? Here are the advantages of working at Minth.

  • International development platform
  • Dynamic and efficient team
  • All-round personal improvement
  • Personalized humanistic care
  • Diversified working atmosphere
  • Modern office setting
  • Competitive compensation packag e

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