Build Coordinator

Description

In this position, you will be responsible for all in-house Ford prototype builds, and testing for Axle systems. All builds and testing for new axle systems within Ford occurs at the Ford Automatic Transmission New Product Center (ATNPC), as well as outside testing vendor in the local SE Michigan area. You will be responsible for leading the build events, coordinating all component timing, placing orders for parts, and working directly with the shop personnel for build timing.

In addition, you will be responsible for tracking post-test teardown progress for engineering sign-off. OBJECTIVES
· Responsible for all in-house Ford prototype builds for Axle systems
· Develop project plans for upcoming build events:
Quantities, complexity, timing charts
· Order parts through the Ford GPIRS system per the agreed plan
· Work directly with Design and Release engineers and the supply base to coordinate timing of builds and build sign-offs for completion
· Manage issue resolution, assign champions to open items, and track to completion
· Support "Testing priorities" meeting to understand the test completion process.
· Take lead on organizing post-test parts for teardown review, and track the engineer's sign-off to completion.

Skills

Project engineering, powertrain, warranty issues, failure model analysis, Bill of material, Build management

Top Skills Details

Project engineering,powertrain,warranty issues,failure model analysis,Bill of material,Build management

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Project Management experience required
· Microsoft Excel, Project & Powerpoint skills
· Experience with mechanical components, testing of parts, and build processes
· Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or in a relevant discipline

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Livonia, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $43.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Livonia,MI.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2026.

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