JOB DESCRIPTION
Adient – Normal, Illinois
Job Description: Launch Manager
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Department: Operations
Salary Range: $98,200-$164,000
Reports To: Plant Manager
- Serve as the central point of communication between the plant and the SDT Team.
- Act as the primary coordinator across all departments within the plant.
- Develop detailed launch plans and drive completion of all key milestones to ensure a successful product launch.
- Manage all items within the New Product Launch Manufacturing Readiness Report, ensuring timely completion and proactively notifying appropriate management of any risks that could impact a successful plant launch.
- Support the resolution of open product issues.
- Lead the resolution of process launch issues and track all actions through closure.
- Conduct component design reviews with the Launch SDT to ensure all quality and manufacturing objectives are achieved.
- Ensure appropriate process controls (poka-yoke) for all SC and CC dimensions are identified in the Control Plan and FMEA and effectively implemented within the assembly/manufacturing process.
- Ensure timely resolution of all Launch PRRs and customer concerns.
- Initiate actions to prevent non-conformities related to products, processes, and quality systems, and drive the implementation of effective solutions.
- Identify, document, and track issues related to products, processes, and quality systems through successful closure.
- Control further processing, delivery, or installation of non-conforming products until deficiencies or unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
- Develop training plans and tracking methods to ensure all employees are adequately trained on new products and process assignments.
- Maintain customer trust through a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Expedite design and process changes in response to received QRs.
- Coordinate QS9000 implementation for existing systems.
- Coordinate process development for ODS in Place and Visual Management initiatives.
- Post-secondary education required; Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Industrial Engineering (BSIE), or an equivalent field preferred.
- 5 to 10 years of manufacturing experience.
- 5 to 10 years of product design experience.
- Experience in customer management.
Benefits after 30 days:
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
Disability
Life and AD&D Insurance
401k
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
The job description outlined above is not intended to be a detailed list of job functions or responsibilities. It outlines the essential functions of the job. An individual may be required to perform other duties from time to time. The company reserves the right to amend, change, or delete the contents of this description.
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NormalSkills Required
- Post-secondary education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent field
- 5 to 10 years of manufacturing experience
- 5 to 10 years of product design experience
- Experience in customer management
- Commitment to customer satisfaction and maintaining customer trust
- Experience coordinating QS-9000 implementation
- Experience coordinating process development for ODS in Place and Visual Management initiatives
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching contributions is highlighted, with corporate filings indicating ongoing employer match funding. This provides meaningful long-term savings support for U.S. employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and PTO/vacation are included, with indications that PTO levels compare favorably to some peers. Parental/family leave is also available in certain contexts.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage are offered alongside HSAs/FSAs and protection benefits such as life/AD&D. These elements establish a comprehensive baseline that strengthens the overall package.
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What We Do
Adient is a global leader in automotive seating. With approximately 77,000 employees in 32 countries, Adient operates 202 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into more than 19 million vehicles every year.
