C-Sample Coordination Lead for Pre-Launch Builds

HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V.; Mexico; Hybrid; PHP 917,430 - 1,340,860; Full time

Job summary

HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V. seeks a C-Sample Coordinator III in Irapuato, Mexico.

You will ensure builds during the TtM phase meet quality, engineering, and C-Sample maturity standards to ship to customers and labs. You will manage part availability for internal and external components and track open points across the project. You will work with Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, Purchasing, and Engineering to schedule, data create, and procure the materials, ensuring on-time delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 2–3 years' experience in automotive manufacturing, project coordination, or NPI.
• Experience coordinating prototype, sample, or pre-production builds.
• Knowledge of SAP/ERP systems, material planning, and master data management.
• Experience managing BOM, production routings, inventory control, and material availability.
• Strong cross-functional coordination with Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, Purchasing, and Engineering.
• English proficiency in a global manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Track all open points for sample builds and escalate deviations.
• Publish a Sample Production Plan covering the entire TtM phase.
• Create C-Sample master data and convert demands into POs and ERP requirements.
• Ensure material availability for all Sample Build Events.
• Coordinate with teams to meet dates and quantities for samples.
• Prepare Premium Freight formats for shipments and coordinate logistics.
• Label samples per AIAG/VDA standards and SAP postings.
• Post costs, scrap, and SAP bookings for samples.
• Perform inspections and obtain necessary signatures for shipment.
• Organize post-build stock checks and return unused materials.

Skills

Coordination

English proficiency

Project coordination

Quality awareness

Process adherence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Tools

SAP/ERP

Master data management

BOM management

Job description

HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V. seeks a C-Sample Coordinator III in Irapuato, Mexico.

You will ensure builds during the TtM phase meet quality, engineering, and C-Sample maturity standards to ship to customers and labs. You will manage part availability for internal and external components and track open points across the project. You will work with Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, Purchasing, and Engineering to schedule, data create, and procure the materials, ensuring on-time delivery