Job Description – Deputy Manager – Launch - MRS Launch
Location: Pune – Chakan, India
Business Unit: Tenneco – Monroe Ride Solutions (MRS)
Reports To: Plant Head / Program Management Director
ABOUT TENNECO
At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values–radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win–or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.
How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success. Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results,
and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Launch Manager – MRS Launch is responsible for end-to-end execution of new product/program launches for suspension systems (dampers, shock absorbers) at the Chakan facility. This role ensures on-time, on-cost, and on-quality launches while coordinating cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Customers (OEMs). The role is critical to ensure flawless program industrialization in a quick-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Program Launch Management
• Lead end-to-end program launch lifecycle from RFQ handover to SOP (Start of Production).
• Develop and manage detailed launch timelines, milestones, and risk mitigation plans.
• Ensure readiness for:
• Drive APQP deliverables and PPAP approvals with customers.
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Act as
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