Data Coordinator

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly analytical Workplace Integration (WPI) Data Coordinator to lead and drive the Workplace Integration process within a dynamic manufacturing and engineering environment. This role is ideal for a data-driven professional who excels at consolidating large datasets into clear, actionable insights and thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional setting. The Data Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring process discipline, stakeholder alignment, and effective visual management to support leadership decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain vehicle launch timing plans, milestone schedules, and program tracking systems throughout the launch lifecycle.
• Develop, track, and report launch KPIs, KAIs, readiness metrics, and glide paths to monitor program performance and milestone achievement.
• Conduct milestone assessments and analyze program status to identify risks, gaps, schedule variances, and recovery opportunities.
• Collect, validate, analyze, and consolidate data from cross-functional teams to support informed decision-making and launch execution.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level reports, dashboards, scorecards, presentations, and visual management tools for leadership, program reviews, and steering committees.
• Monitor launch timing, deliverables, action items, and Plan-versus-Actual performance to ensure alignment with program objectives related to timing, quality, cost, and throughput.
• Maintain centralized launch databases, reporting systems, and program documentation while ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across all tracking tools.
• Lead and administer WPI processes, including managing the WPI room, coordinating reviews and meetings, maintaining the MCE application, and driving stakeholder accountability.
• Develop and implement reporting automation, process improvements, and Lean-based continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, visibility, and workflow effectiveness.
• Support pilot builds, launch events, production readiness activities, resource planning, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful program launches.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Operations Management, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting/data visualization tools, including experience developing dashboards, analyzing data, and preparing executive-level presentations and reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present information and influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing
• Basic understanding of manufacturing operations, launch management processes, and production readiness requirements.
• Experience supporting automotive launches, production startup activities, and launch readiness reviews in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to summarize complex information for leadership.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and a data-driven approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match
• Employee referral program
• Employee recognition culture