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Job Posting Title

Launch Manager / Coordinator

Job Description Summary

#TeamAAM is looking for a Launch Manager / Coordinator to join our team in Minerva, Ohio.

The Product Launch Manager is responsible for developing a comprehensive product launch plan. This involves defining the product's vision and strategy, understanding the market and the target audience, and developing a product that meets the customers' needs. This individual will coordinate overall project timing milestones, budget, and required activities to support new programs.

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Job Description

• Disseminates information within assigned work teams.

• Maintains constant contact with others at all AAM sites, including suppliers, customers, and other key stakeholders.

• Provides informational interface from all AAM plants to Corporate/Regional Program Management.

• Participates in all reviews with key suppliers.

• Leads the PLT to a successful launch by stimulating interaction between functional groups / challenging team members to contribute proactively to the program’s success / providing tools that promote controlled and measurable progress toward program goals.

• Assists in the implementation of new Program Management practices and procedures.

• Assists Product Engineering in managing prototype delivery through rallying additional AAM resources.

• Drives responsible groups to drive cost out through negotiation and productivity for the benefit of the program and AAM overall.

• Tracks timing, analyzes and reports variances to baseline, and prepares exception reports.

• Monitors adherence to timing on all plant-related launch activities.

• Organizes build events, coordinates cross-functional resources to ensure participation and proper coverage

• Manages plant-level Program Launch Teams (PLT) to communicate program information and to coordinate activities between the team

• Actively supports Regional Program Managers in the planning and execution of the program.

• Tracks product engineering design and/or manufacturing process changes to ensure proper implementation during startup.

• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a combination of experience and education.
• 3-5+ years of manufacturing launch experience.
• Experience working in the automotive field.
• Machining and assembly experience preferred.

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.