Project Launch Management
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We’re pioneers of the future of mobility. Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence. Every day, we drive change and co-create what comes next. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: "Let's push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality.”
Joining the Marelli Electronics team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, pioneer innovation.
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About the Position:
The Project Launch Manager is responsible for leading new product launches in an electronics manufacturing plant, ensuring projects move smoothly from planning to full production. This role coordinates engineering, production, quality, supply chain, and customer teams to meet launch timing, cost, quality, and safety targets. The position requires strong project management, technical manufacturing knowledge, and bilingual communication skills. The main expectation is to deliver successful product launches on time, within budget, and according to customer and plant requirements.
Your Responsibilities will be:
- Lead new product introductions from RFQ/award through SOP and ramp-up.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, production, supply chain, purchasing, finance, and customer teams.
- Manage launch timing, APQP/PPAP deliverables, risk assessments, capacity readiness, tooling, equipment, materials, and customer milestones.
- Track budget, open issues, engineering changes, and launch KPIs.
- Ensure compliance with customer requirements, IATF 16949, ESD, safety, and plant standards.
What Qualifications you will bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field. 5+ years in project launch, NPI, program management, or manufacturing engineering,IÓN preferably in electronics/automotive. Experience with SMT, assembly, testing, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and Lean Manufacturing. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Other skills that we would welcome:
Other skills that would be welcome include experience with SMT, PCB assembly, electronics testing, automation, and manufacturing transfers. Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, MS Project, Power BI, SAP, or similar tools is also valuable. Strong customer communication, negotiation, leadership under pressure, and problem-solving skills are important. Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ESD standards, and automotive customer requirements would be a strong advantage.
Expectations from you in this position:
In this position, we would expect you to successfully lead new product launches from planning to mass production, ensuring all milestones are completed on time and within budget. You should coordinate cross-functional teams, identify risks early, and drive quick problem resolution to avoid delays. We expect strong communication with customers, suppliers, and internal teams, while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and compliance. You should also support continuous improvement and help ensure each launch meets customer expectations and plant performance targets.
What does this position offer you:
- Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
- Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed.
- A hybrid work model, helping you to achieve work-life balance-combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful co-creation time in the office.
Take the next step:
Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better-connected future.
Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the Electronic business?
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About Us:
Marelli is one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, with a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence. Our goal is to change the future of mobility by working with our customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and more connected world.
Our team supplies all major automotive manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America and the top racing teams in motorsport world championships. Our technology is purpose-driven and meticulously designed to deliver tangible value that truly matters to our customers.
Our business areas are automotive lighting and sensing, thermal solutions, electronics, green technology solutions, interior experience, propulsion solutions (e-powertrain and powertrain), ride dynamics, motorsport, and aftermarket business.
Within the walls of Marelli, we believe in enabling people to do their best work. Our cultural attributes - Drive Results, Accountable, Entrepreneurial, Inclusive, Innovative, and Aware - are the cornerstones of a new Marelli culture. Be part of it!
At Marelli, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to nurturing talent in our diverse environment, and we take pride in our various employee resource groups, such as Marelli Women, Brains & Hearts Wellbeing, All Cultures, and Marelli's Rainbow. We believe these groups foster creativity and innovation through the unique perspectives of a multicultural community.