Senior Launch Coordinator

Magna International•Moore, SC

About The Position

The Senior Launch Coordinator supports the Program Management and Launch teams in coordinating new program launches and managing changes at the manufacturing facility, from development handover through production implementation. The role coordinates with customers, suppliers, and internal operations, engineering, and launch teams to integrate changes and new products into production, and provides the launch coordination team with information and guidance. The position supports safe and compliant plant operations, including adherence to EHS policies and IATF 16949 quality management requirements. It leads and coordinates change management, tracks engineering changes, build phases, material requirements, tooling, and program milestones, and works across functions to address barriers and keep launches on schedule. The role also maintains change-management KPIs, supports special builds and purchase orders, and contributes to process improvements and plant operations. Work is performed in an office atmosphere with substantial exposure to the manufacturing floor. The position may require working outside normal business hours when needed. This is a regular/permanent role with Magna Seating.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field, completed or in progress, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders, prioritizing competing launch and ramp-up activities, working independently, and meeting tight deadlines.
Ability to lead and manage changes during new product launches and process modifications.
Ability to analyze complex data and conflicting schedules, anticipate risks, and apply structured problem-solving and continuous-improvement principles to resolve issues and prevent delays.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to promote accountability and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and quality.
Accuracy in managing material requirements, specifications, and documentation.
Dependability and flexibility to address supply disruptions, project changes, and other business needs, including working outside normal business hours when required.
Commitment to providing quality, timely support to internal teams and external customers.
Ability to negotiate supplier and vendor terms, lead times, and delivery schedules.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

Automotive industry experience, preferably supporting OEM Tier 1 launch programs and automotive seating products, with knowledge of seating components and assembly processes.
Experience building and maintaining professional customer relationships, supporting customer requirements, and coordinating commercial activities, including invoicing and collaboration with Finance.
Experience with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems, familiarity with material requirements planning software, and other tools for process and data management.
Understanding of procurement, inventory management, manufacturing processes, and logistics.
Familiarity with applicable supply-chain and manufacturing standards, regulations, and best practices.
Understanding of lean principles and methods to optimize inventory and reduce waste.
Ability to develop innovative solutions to complex product-launch challenges.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe work environment and comply with Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and procedures.
Maintain compliance with IATF 16949 quality management requirements, including procedures and documentation, and recommend procedural improvements when appropriate.
Support and proactively lead change management to meet timing and program team objectives for customer and Magna Seating milestones.
Control the production Bill of Materials and align component requirements for each build event or phase with engineering and program management.
Coordinate supplier engineering changes and revision-level changes, including alignment of EDI and breakpoint timing with internal cross-functional teams.
Identify and communicate barriers to program milestones to leadership and develop recovery plans to address them.
Interface with functional disciplines and departments to support programs.
Lead detailed timing plans for engineering changes.
Track the status and location of tooling for new parts and engineering changes.
Track and publish required part levels for each build phase.
Track upcoming build phases, associated milestones, and order status by part number to ensure requirements and timelines are met.
Track and communicate special build events and related requirements.
Provide inputs and guidance to the Launch Coordination Team to help meet team objectives on time.
Communicate upcoming activities and current projects to the team.
Support special seat-build material tracking, including confirmation of parts in-house using organized spreadsheets.
Create purchase orders as needed for special parts, pre-series parts, or other requirements.
Confirm part inventory and locations ahead of build events, ensuring required quantities are available and recording information in an organized spreadsheet.
Support the launch and materials team in adjusting system demands to correct revision levels for change-management continuity.
Track and maintain change-management KPIs as defined by leadership.
Participate in projects supporting program requirements as directed by launch management.
Propose departmental and process improvements that support company performance and customer expectations.
Demonstrate respectful and professional conduct with coworkers, supervisors, and leadership.
Attend required meetings and training sessions and contribute constructively.
Complete assigned training courses in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations and business objectives.