Automotive Program Coordinator: Launch Lead

Lear Corporation; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation's Seating team in Southfield, MI is seeking a Program Coordinator to drive successful program launches through strong leadership and precise coordination. You will collaborate with cross-functional groups and senior management to ensure timely delivery and adherence to scope, cost, and quality targets.

You will manage timelines, risks, and resource needs across internal and customer teams, while maintaining clear communication and aligning manufacturing readiness with program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in automotive program management, account management, or sales.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment with limited supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience leading global or domestic programs with budgets and schedules.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate program timelines across all functional groups and customers.
• Plan activities to ensure on-time program launches and deliverables.
• Monitor risks and issues and resolve where possible.
• Manage and participate in program change control.
• Coordinate resource requirements with functional managers.
• Communicate manufacturing readiness requirements (EOL testers, equipment, torque).
• Provide customer seat engineering testing requirements (H‑Point, torso angle, density).
• Ensure BOM is up-to-date and drawings updated.
• Remain flexible to changing responsibilities and workload.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Lear Corporation's Seating team in Southfield, MI is seeking a Program Coordinator to drive successful program launches through strong leadership and precise coordination. You will collaborate with cross-functional groups and senior management to ensure timely delivery and adherence to scope, cost, and quality targets.

You will manage timelines, risks, and resource needs across internal and customer teams, while maintaining clear communication and aligning manufacturing readiness with program