Launch Coordinator

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Position Summary: The Launch Coordinator is responsible for coordinating non-series demand for Launch and Engineering working with customers suppliers Operations Engineering and the Launch Team to ensure new products and engineering changes are implemented smoothly and effectively within the production process.

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure ongoing compliance with all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with IATF 16949 quality management system requirements including applicable procedures and documentation; identify and recommend procedural improvements when appropriate.
• Own all incoming demand for non-series products including new program requirements T-Cars COP and other testing requirements and PTRs.
• Confirm customer requirements and the applicable Bill of Materials (BOM) with internal or external stakeholders.
• Create and own system demand based on the confirmed BOM and customer requirements.
• Track the financial invoicing of delivered seats against customer purchase orders.
• Coordinate material tracking for special seat builds including confirmation that required parts are available in-house.
• Track special seat build status and provide production support using accurate organized spreadsheets and other tracking tools.
• Assist with preparing seats for shipment to customers as required.
• Own each order through completion including material backflushing customer invoicing and closure of the requirement.
• Support Engineering Change Management activities including material implementation and containment to establish clean break points and prevent shipment of obsolete parts.
• Partner with planners to confirm part inventory and storage locations before build events ensuring required parts are available in the correct quantities.
• Own and maintain a detailed build schedule that supports program requirements and on-time shipment plans.
• Track and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for on-time completion of non-series builds.
• Participate in projects that support program requirements as directed by Engineering management.
• Own the inventory organization and cleanliness of the Launch/Engineering parts storage cage.
• Assist with part procurement including creating purchase requisitions sending purchase orders and obtaining supplier quotes.
• Recommend departmental and process improvements that strengthen operational efficiency and support customer expectations.
• Maintainaccuraterecords and backup documentationin accordance withcompany standards.
• Respond professionally to employee concerns suggestions and operational feedback.
• Demonstrate respectful and professional conduct with co-workers supervisors and leadership.
• Attend required meetings and training sessions and contribute constructively.
• Complete all assignedtraining coursesin a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations and business objectives.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in a technical or business-related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience; degree may be in progress or completed.
• Working knowledge of material planning principles and processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to read and interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Understanding of structured problem-solving methodologies and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders while promoting accountability.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects work independently and consistently meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated reliability dependability and flexibility to support business needs including work outside of normal business hours when required.

Preferred Skills and experience:

• Experience in the automotive industry preferably supporting OEM Tier 1 launch programs and automotive seating products.
• Knowledge of automotive seating components and seat assembly processes.
• Experience building and maintaining professional customer relationships while supporting customer requirements and related commercial activities including invoicing and coordination with Finance.
• Experience using SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

Frequently stand and occasionally sit.

• Use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls.

• Reach with hands and arms.

• Balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

• Talk hear or smell.

• Lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

• Operate or become certified tooperateforklifts and other material handling equipment.

• Use close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to focus.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in an office atmosphere with substantial manufacturing floor exposure.

At Magna we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. Thats why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications and in consideration of job requirements regardless of in particular color ancestry religion gender origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

As part of our commitment to a fair consistent and efficient recruitment process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

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