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Oversees tool validation and production trials while working closely with Operations to ensure successful tool launches. Supports the completion of PPAP documentation and customer approvals, drives issue resolution, manages project risks, and promotes continuous improvement to achieve customer satisfaction, launch readiness, and operational excellence.\nREPORTS TO\nDirector of Program Management\nDUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS\nCoordinate Tooling Launch Activities\nCoordinate tooling and equipment launch activities from receipt at the plant through production implementation. Maintain project schedules, track milestones, monitor open items, and communicate status to the appropriate internal teams to support successful launch.\nCoordinate Customer and Internal Communication\nAssist with customer and internal communications following contract award. Prepare project updates, coordinate meetings, track action items, and communicate changes in timing, requirements, and deliverables to the appropriate stakeholders.\nCoordinate Cross-Functional Activities\nCoordinate activities among Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Operations, and other functional teams. Maintain action-item lists, follow up on outstanding deliverables, and help ensure project requirements and deadlines are clearly understood and met.\nManage Tool Validation and Implementation\nOversee the validation and implementation of tooling, fixtures, gauges, and manufacturing equipment to support production requirements.\nCoordinate Tool Trials with Operations\nPartner with operations, manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to plan, schedule, and execute tooling trials, ensuring tools meet production requirements and are validated for safe, efficient, and repeatable operation. Ensure all components, including any labels and dunnage, are available.\nSupport PPAP Documentation and Approval Process\nCoordinate PPAP-related activities with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and other applicable functions. Track required documentation, submission dates, open issues, and customer feedback. Assist in maintaining accurate records through final PPAP approval.\nMonitor Launch Readiness\nMaintain launch-readiness checklists and track completion of tooling, equipment, materials, documentation, training, quality requirements, and other launch deliverables. Identify incomplete or overdue activities and escalate potential launch risks to the appropriate project leader.\nMaintain Project Documentation\nMaintain accurate project schedules, meeting minutes, action-item lists, status reports, launch documentation, and other project records. Ensure information is current and readily available to project team members and management.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\n\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nAssociate degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant manufacturing experience.\n2+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, quality, project coordination, or production environment.\nExperience coordinating projects, schedules, action items, or cross-functional activities in a manufacturing environment.\nWorking knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes and production launch activities.\nBasic knowledge of quality systems and AIAG Core Tools, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.\nStrong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and project deliverables.\nStrong communication and follow-up skills with the ability to effectively coordinate activities across Engineering, 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