Senior Launch Coordinator

Yanfeng•Novi, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Launch Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the scheduling of prototype restraint system installations for engineering test components. This role involves tracking incoming prototype parts, verifying components against specifications, and maintaining serialization logs for critical components. The coordinator will also identify and resolve build issues, create documentation such as rework instructions and build books, and enforce hazardous material handling protocols. Additionally, the role involves developing work instructions, conducting readiness reviews, publishing performance reports, and driving the schedule for preproduction builds. The Senior Launch Coordinator must ensure all open issues are documented and driven to closure to meet program timelines and customer deliveries. This position also requires adherence to all company-wide requirements including Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), Product Safety, Compliance, and Information Security.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent experience
3+ years in automotive prototype build environments or restraint systems validation.
Proficiency in CAD viewing tools (CATIA, NX) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (Teamcenter).
Familiarity with FMVSS/ECE safety standards and pyrotechnic handling regulations.
Strong cross-functional communication skills to interface between design engineers and shop technicians.
Fluency in English (Reading, Writing, Speaking).

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with materials and logistics (I.e., ERP, QAD).
General understanding of timelines, timeline software.
Experience with laboratory data acquisition setups for crash test instrumentation.
Certified in hazardous materials handling (DOT / IATA) for pyrotechnic devices.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the scheduling of prototype restraint system installations for engineering test components.
Track incoming prototype parts from multiple sources to ensure part traceability.
Verify that received prototype components match Engineering Specification (ES) drawings and CAD data.
Maintain rigorous serialization logs for all pyrotechnic and safety-critical components.
Identify design-level build issues on the shop floor and initiate engineering part review meetings.
Create and/or support development of detailed rework instructions, build books, and torque-verification checklists.
Enforce hazardous material handling protocols for live prototype airbag modules.
Develop work instructions and Process Sign-Off.
Conduct prototype readiness reviews and publish build plan performance reports.
Utilize systematic planning to drive actions and accountability to required tasks and deliverables to the predetermined program timeline.
Report status to launch team through build plan performance reports.
Drive/coordinate the schedule for preproduction builds.
Document open issues, actions, owners, and dates.
Align with Program Manager and follow through on all open issues.
Drive open issues to closure to accommodate successful builds and deliveries to customers.
Understand, apply, and meet all function-related Quality requirements.
Understand, apply, and meet all function-related Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements.
Understand, apply, and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
Understand, apply, and meet all function-related Compliance requirements.
Understand, apply, and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Work additional hours and/or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
Multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers, and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
Maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment.