Automotive Program Coordinator: Launch & Cross-Functional Lead

Yazaki North America, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

401K match

Tuition assistance

Generous holiday schedule

Job summary

Yazaki North America, Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking a Program Coordinator to join our Honda team. The role supports the Program Manager in meeting targets and deliverables across product programs, customer engineering centers, and global development locations.

You will coordinate cross‑functional activities, maintain customer communications, track schedules, manage open issues, and drive continuous improvement to ensure on‑time program completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of experience in Program Management or related Automotive training.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Ability to be on call as required.

Responsibilities

• Interact with the customer on program-related information concerning Manufacturing, Design and Quality.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing customer specific requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of customer car lines and Yazaki-supplied parts and Manufacturing/Quality processes.
• Coordinate YPMS task list with the program team.
• Implement and support continuous improvement activities.
• Support program scheduling, tracking, and reporting to meet targets and goals.
• Lead program coordination meetings and prepare status updates for executive management.

Skills

Program management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Management or related field

Job description

Yazaki North America, Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking a Program Coordinator to join our Honda team. The role supports the Program Manager in meeting targets and deliverables across product programs, customer engineering centers, and global development locations.

You will coordinate cross‑functional activities, maintain customer communications, track schedules, manage open issues, and drive continuous improvement to ensure on‑time program completion.