What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle Test Coordinator position at Penske Vehicle Services?
Position: Vehicle Test Coordinator
Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Reports To: Operations Manager
Description
The Vehicle Test Coordinator (VTC) is designed to perform entry level tasks and functions in support of the test and validation engineers. This position has a variety of duties that will be delegated by the engineer in which they work with. The VTC has a wide array of skills to assist the program in numerous ways.
Essential Job Functions:
- Support test engineers with Camo management for VP/Proto vehicles.
- Coordinate development part procurement, shipping and installation; Ensure work orders are completed; Coordinate with internal & external update facilities.
- Conduct basic customer interfacing
- Perform simple repetitive testing using provided test procedures.
- Execute Vehicle Scan Report to identify DTCs.
- Document validation conducted, through test reports.
- Verify vehicle S/ware level prior to testing
- Perform vehicle shakedown assistance and vehicle prep.
- Set up test course and coordinate logistics for Drivability clinics
- Ensure appropriate vehicle instrumentation is completed for relevant testing
- Responsible for Hardware & Software updates.
- Ensure all necessary equipment are shipped with test vehicles & removed posttest trip.
- Manage maintenance logistics of the test fleet vehicles and tow trailers.
- Responsible for ER&D roll up on all bulletins for all teams within EM&VP and updating the appropriate systems in Propulsion and Vehicle side.
Qualifications:
- Preferred Education: Associates Degree
- Must be a high energy individual with a strong work ethic and desire to succeed
- Experience in the automotive industry is preferred but not required
Requires the Following Skills:
- Excellent communication, both oral and written. Must be able to communicate effectively via telephone, email and written means
- Must be able to multi-task while ensuring follow up and execution of required tasks
- High degree of organization and ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
- Intermediate skills with computer applications (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
