Automotive Program Coordinator: Launch & Cross-Functional

Laepple Automotive US Inc; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LAEPPLE Automotive US Inc. in Detroit is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the Program Manager with administrative and cross-functional collaboration for customer programs from award through production launch and ongoing production.

The role focuses on coordinating project activities, maintaining program documentation, tracking timelines and deliverables, and ensuring effective communication among internal teams, customers, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management or a related field.
• 1–3 years of project coordination, manufacturing operations, engineering support, customer service, or program administration in automotive manufacturing.
• 1–3 years of Class A surfaces and press tooling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Program Manager in planning, organizing, and executing customer programs.
• Maintain project schedules, milestone trackers, action item lists, and status reports.
• Monitor project deliverables and follow up with functional teams on outstanding tasks.
• Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas, document meeting minutes, and distribute action items.
• Assist with project documentation and program record management.
• Assist in coordinating activities associated with new product launches.
• Track APQP deliverables, launch timing plans, and customer milestones.
• Support preparation and collection of PPAP documentation and customer submissions.
• Monitor prototype builds, validation testing schedules, and production readiness activities.
• Coordinate engineering change implementation activities.
• Serve as liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Finance and Sales teams.
• Communicate project updates, timing changes, and critical issues to stakeholders.
• Follow up on assigned action items to ensure timely completion.
• Support escalation of risks and timing concerns to Project Managers.
• Support customer communication by preparing reports, presentations, and meeting materials.
• Coordinate customer visits, launch reviews, and project meetings.
• Assist with supplier communication related to tooling, timing, and project deliverables.
• Maintain records of customer requirements and program changes.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project status reports.
• Maintain project dashboards, KPI tracking, and program documentation.
• Track open issues, risks, and corrective action plans.
• Ensure documentation complies with company and customer requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management processes and communication.
• Support implementation of best practices for program management and launch execution.
• Assist with lessons learned reviews and project closeout activities.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

MS Project

ERP (SAP)

Program coordination

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Manufacturing/PM

Tools

Microsoft Project

SAP

Job description

LAEPPLE Automotive US Inc. in Detroit is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the Program Manager with administrative and cross-functional collaboration for customer programs from award through production launch and ongoing production.

The role focuses on coordinating project activities, maintaining program documentation, tracking timelines and deliverables, and ensuring effective communication among internal teams, customers, and suppliers.