Material Launch Coordinator

Overview

The opportunity is for an early-career Materials Launch Coordinator to manage pre-production materials for various build events.

Responsibilities

• Support Program Manager in maintaining the build event matrix and summary for all pre-production build events including tooling and equipment run-offs.
• Order, track, and manage deliveries of materials including raw materials to support program timing requirements for each build event including tooling and equipment run-offs.
• Maintain revision level tracking for each part/material required for each build event.
• Support Program Managers in maintaining accurate parts matrix.
• Execute the Red Flag escalation process for any materials/issues which will cause the program team to be late for a build event or run-off.
• Work with other SDT members to ensure that timing for supplier gages, fixtures, and tools are aligned with the required timing per the build events matrix.
• Support the Program Manager(s) in developing tactical plans for implementation timing for changes.
• Part delivery tracking and inventory management for pre-production builds.
• Cook up coordination with Purchasing / Packaging team to determine if parts will be quoted in Returnable or Expendables. If returnable, ensure the team is hitting targets to have them in the loop on time.
• Supplier follow-up as needed to maintain program timing.
• Provide support and assistance with Change Management tracking and implementation.
• Create requisitions and issue POs to the supply base in support of program timing.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to determine approved supplier lead times and INCO terms.
• Maintain PO tracking by event and work with Commercial team to ensure costs are captured.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel 70% Monday-Friday within the US may be required based on program.
• Familiarity with bill of materials.
• Experience with change management.
• Familiarity with SAP or QAD.
• Minimum of 1 year of automotive experience desired for this early career role.