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Launch Manager

Adient
Normal, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/28/2026
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

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualification Requirements

  • 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.

Education and Experience

  • 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.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Normal

Salary : $98,200 - $164,000

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