Program Coordinator - Automotive Electronics

Lear Corporation; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Southfield, Michigan is seeking a Program Coordinator to support automotive electronics programs including ECUs and power modules.

The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment, possess strong communication and organizational skills, and have a background in Engineering or Business. Responsibilities include program tracking, schedule maintenance, and reporting on key milestones.

Familiarity with automotive electronics and software tools like MS Office is a plus, and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• Strong organizational skills; detail-oriented and task-driven.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support adherence to program development processes using LearPro.
• Track program deliverables across cross-functional areas.
• Generate and publish program status reports and dashboards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

4-year college degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

As a member of the Program Management team, the Program Coordinator will support the execution of automotive electronics programs, including electronic control units (ECUs), power distribution modules, and other safety‑critical electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Platform/Program Manager in strict adherence to the Lear Product and Manufacturing Process (LPMP) using the internal program development tracking system (LearPro).
• Support program tracking of LPMP deliverables across cross‑functional areas (engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, purchasing, finance, etc.) to ensure visibility to risks impacting program timing and deliverables.
• Coordinate regularly scheduled Management Gateway Reviews (MGRs) to confirm compliance to program deliverables and approval to proceed to the next development phase.
• Generate and publish program status reports, dashboards, and summaries for program and management reviews.
• Work with functional teams to ensure required electronics program deliverables (hardware, software, validation, manufacturing readiness, APQP) are completed and uploaded in LearPro on time.
• Perform general automotive electronics program maintenance within LearPro, including schedules, deliverables, and documentation.
• Support Program Management and Engineering in managing prototype hardware, electronic components, and build materials for customer, validation, and internal builds.
• Track and report key electronics program milestones (design reviews, prototype builds, validation testing, PPAP readiness) to program and functional leadership.

Your Qualifications

• 4‑year college degree (preferred) in Engineering, Business, or related field (may consider candidates nearing completion of a 4‑year degree).
• Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, technically complex, and team‑based environment.
• Strong organizational skills; detail‑oriented, task‑driven, accurate, and efficient.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to create presentation materials and support presentations to upper management and customers.
• Proficiency with standard software tools (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project); familiarity with web‑based systems (training on Lear internal systems will be provided).
• Schedule flexibility and ability to travel (limited duration; typically one week or less) if required.
• Summer internship or co‑op experience in the automotive or electronics industry is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams, collaborating with engineering, operations, quality, manufacturing, sales, finance, and purchasing.
• Forward‑thinking individual with the ability to plan ahead, manage priorities, and deliver results.

Bonus if You Have

• Experience with automotive electronics, ECUs, power distribution modules, or electrical architectures.
• Exposure to hardware and software development lifecycles (APQP, validation, PPAP).
• Familiarity with automotive customer requirements and launch milestones.
• Experience supporting prototype builds and pre‑production activities for electronic systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity. We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.