Automotive Project Coordinator: Launch & Stakeholder Liaison

Laepple Automotive US, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role tracks timelines, manages program documentation, coordinates meetings, prepares reports, and ensures effective communication among Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Finance and Sales teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, manufacturing operations, engineering support, customer service, or program administration in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Experience with APQP/PPAP is a plus.

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 managements.
• Assist in coordinating activities associated with new product launches.

Skills

Office software proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

SAP

Job description

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

The role tracks timelines, manages program documentation, coordinates meetings, prepares reports, and ensures effective communication among Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Finance and Sales teams.