Senior Launch Coordinator

Job Description

Senior Launch Coordinator

United States - MI - Novi

Essential Functions of Job:

• Build Planning:
  Coordinate the scheduling of prototype restraint system installations for engineering test components.
• Inventory Control:
  Track incoming prototype parts from multiple sources to ensure part traceability.
• Quality Inspection:
  Verify that received prototype components match Engineering Specification (ES) drawings and CAD data.
• Traceability Management:
  Maintain rigorous serialization logs for all pyrotechnic and safety‑critical components.
• Issue Resolution:
  Identify design‑level build issues on the shop floor and initiate engineering part review meetings.
• Documentation:
  Create and/or support development of detailed rework instructions, build books, and torque‑verification checklists.
• Safety Compliance:
  Enforce hazardous material handling protocols for live prototype airbag modules.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • 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 pre‑production 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.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:

• Quality System:
  Understand, apply and meet all function‑related Quality requirements.
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS):
  Understand, apply and meet all function‑related EHS requirements.
• Product Safety:
  Understand, apply and meet all function‑related Product Safety requirements.
• Compliance:
  Understand, apply and meet all function‑related Compliance requirements.
• Information Security:
  Understand, apply and meet all function‑related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and/or overtime as needed to complete job duties on time.
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive at designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).

Required Education Level

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

• Experience:
  
  3+ years in automotive prototype build environments or restraint systems validation.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in CAD viewing tools (CATIA, NX) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (Teamcenter).
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Familiarity with FMVSS/ECE safety standards and pyrotechnic handling regulations.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Strong cross‑functional communication skills to interface between design engineers and shop technicians.

Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

• Preferred experience with materials and logistics (e.g., 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.

Physical Ability Requirements:

• Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing):
  Frequently
• Movement (Walking):
  Constantly
• Carry Weight (Lifting up to 40 lbs):
  Frequently
• Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing):
  Constantly
• Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone):
  Frequently

Language Required and Preferred:

• Required:
  
  English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking)
• Preferred:
  None

Work Environment:

• May visit manufacturing plants and must follow all rules while visiting locations.
• Work is indoor in a prototype manufacturing setting that may not be temperature controlled.
• Office Environment.
• Works closely with others, perhaps within a foot of another…