Product Launch Manager

The Product Launch Manager will oversee the end-to-end process of launching new products. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, and ensure successful product launches from design to market introduction.

• Supplier Development: Work with Supplier Development teams to align with NFI manufacturing standards before production.
• Manufacturability Feedback: Provide feedback on designs, BOM structures, sub-assemblies, and manufacturing capabilities for U.S. and Canada.
• Change Control Board (CCB) Participation: Drive decisions related to design or supplier changes, ensuring manufacturing perspectives are considered.
• Product Launch Management: Lead and maintain project plans to ensure all phases of product launches are completed on time.
• Special Processes & Systems Support: Identify special processes or new systems required and collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality business processes.
• Bill of Materials (BOM) Management: Oversee BOM reviews, ensuring technical specifications are met and parts are sourced accordingly.
• Project Transition Leadership: Lead the transition of projects from planning to execution, ensuring smooth knowledge transfer to stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Sourcing teams to execute launch plans.
• Cut-in & Rollout Coordination: Develop cut-in timeframes and collaborate with Sales and Marketing to prepare for the market introduction.
• Routings Coordination: Collaborate with Process Planning and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure accurate routings for installations.
• New Design Integration (NDI): Participate in NDI meetings to address issues, release long lead-time items early, and verify BOM structures.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop strategies to ensure smooth launches.

Up to 25% of travel is required in this position.

• Exceptional communication skills at all levels of the organization with the ability to influence others.
• University degree in engineering, business, or supply chain. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Certificate in Program Management, ideally for vehicle manufacturing preferred.
• 8+ years in a Production or Automotive Design related function.
• Motivated self-starter who seeks out improvements, with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Highly proficient with MS Excel and MS Project.
• Knowledge of Oracle EBS, MS Access, SQL, and Power Bi would be considered assets.
• Ability to advance your career with a growing company.

• Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.
• Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
• A continuous learning environment.