About Our Client

Our client is a multinational automotive manufacturer supplying the world's leading OEMs, with an established manufacturing footprint across Asia. As part of continued regional investment in new program activity, they have engaged us on an exclusive basis to identify a Launch Director to lead all launch execution across their Asian operations.

Reporting into regional leadership, this is a high-visibility appointment with full accountability for new product introductions, engineering changes, and manufacturing readiness across multiple countries.

The Opportunity

This is a genuinely regional leadership mandate. The successful candidate will own launch governance across multiple plants, standardise launch management practices across the region, and act as the senior point of accountability to executive stakeholders throughout the program lifecycle. It offers direct exposure to global OEM programs, capital decision-making, and a clear path toward senior regional leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and govern all launch activity across Asia new models, engineering changes, and mid-cycle programs from program initiation through to production readiness
Drive cross-functional and cross-plant alignment through structured gate reviews and executive reporting
Identify launch risks early, implement mitigation plans, and escalate critical issues appropriately
Partner with commercial and finance teams on business cases, capital approvals, and regional launch budgeting
Build, lead, and develop multi-country launch teams, with a focus on performance, succession, and capability
Standardise launch best practices and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing facilities

The Successful Candidate

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline
Minimum 10 years experience in automotive manufacturing, with a track record in operations, program, or launch management
Proven regional or multi-country launch leadership experience within Asia
Strong command of automotive launch management systems, including APQP and PPAP
Sound financial acumen across budgeting, business case development, and capital investment
Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing regional teams
Fluent professional English, with the presence to engage stakeholders from shop floor to board level

What's on Offer

A regional leadership role with significant strategic impact, an executive-level compensation package, an international working environment, and long-term career development within a growing global organisation.

Launch Director (Asia Region)