Project Coordinator
Summary of Responsibility
Assist the Program Manager in all functions required for the successful implementation of new projects. Coordinate requirements to include PPAP, engineering changes, customer communication, etc during the pre-series, production, and service life of a project.
Job Description
- Act as assistant to Program Manager to include filling in as proxy for internal and external meetings and reviews
- Knowledge of APQP process and ability to effectively communicate inputs and outputs of the process internally, customers, and suppliers
- Required to be able to perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on non-conformances for components during the project phase, implement corrective actions, and communicate corrective actions to customers.
- Must have the ability to perform or coordinate all project testing and trial requirements to include capability studies, CMM studies/analysis, paint validation testing, Run at Rates, and Gauge R&R studies
- Responsible for creating and or modification of FMEA, Control Plans, and Work Instructions. For items that will require input from multiple areas will coordinate the reviews and lead the teams.
- Be able to review and understand customer requirements
- Coordinate PPAP submission for all supplied components, create PPAP documentation, submit, and follow up with customer for PPAP closure
- Manage engineering change process to include communication of change from internal/external customer, feasibility of change request, determination of cost/time of change request, and implementation of engineering change to include all documentation
- Ability to set up new process and tooling
- Must be able to travel to suppliers and customers facilities. In some cases this may be on short notice.Health & Safety
- Ensure all safety and non-safety plant rules and regulations are followed.
- Ensure adherence to established housekeeping standards (5S).
- Respond immediately to items brought to his/her attention with respect to hazards, non-compliance issues.
- Adheres to DCS’s health and safety, environmental, operating procedures, policies and forms.
Fair Treatment
- Be respectful and courteous to my co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
Communication
- Maintain proper records and backup documentation.
- Communicate to all levels of the organization.
- Attend all required employee meetings.
- Attend all scheduled training sessions, and complete related course materials.
- Provide feedback to employees (both positive and negative) on an ongoing basis.
Continuous Improvement
- Champion continuous improvement and cost reduction efforts for the department.
- Coordinate with other departments to identify, analyze and resolve problems.
- Introduce or recommend changes to work methods, aligned with IATF16949:2016 and ISO9001:2015 methodology.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree - preferred
- 1-2 years of Automotive manufacturing experience
- Two years’ Quality Engineer experience - preferred
· Experience with effective corrective action implementation and root cause evaluation, using methods such as: 5Y, Fishbone, 8Ds, DMAIC, Six Panels, Six Sigma
- Effective presentation / communication skills when speaking in front of large groups of people
- Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements
- Comfortable with public speaking and effective communication
- Proficient problem solving and root cause analysis skill(s)
- Familiar with automotive fast-paced work environment and high priority customer reqs.
Core Competencies
- Ability to think critically and creatively in high stress situations
- Ability to work independently while maintaining a distinguished level of time and priority mgmt.
Ability to lead regular meetings via telephone or in face with tier two Customer"
Pay: $50,000.00 - $51,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
