Program Coordinator

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Canton, MI, USA

What we are looking for:

Yazaki is looking for a Program Coordinator to join our Components business unit in Canton, MI. This person is responsible to assist and support the Platform/Program Managers in coordinating the efforts of the team for a successful completion of program objectives that meet or exceed internal and external customer requirements. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative and action-driven environment making lasting impacts on the organization. This position is hybrid.

What you will be doing:

• Engineering Change: Structure and maintain ECI wire harness part numbers in BEAMS. Support and assist team with tracking and approving program-engineering changes and related tasks in BEAMS, including affiliate response, ERFT, STA, & NOR response metrics.
• Prototype Part Delivery: Support the broader PM team by coordinating the order and delivery of prototype material for customer milestones.
• Prototype Build Support: Support the broader PM team when limited prototype build events are being assembled to support customer milestones.
• Test Circuit Inventory Management: Inventory tracking and order placement for test leads needed to support ECI connector and terminal testing.
• Project Scheduling and Tracking: Maintain, update and distribute scheduling and tracking documentation that meets program scope and customer requirements. Documentation will include program event/milestone tracking, reporting and coordinating corrective action plans as required.
• Expedite Support: Work with Engineering, Purchasing, and Program management to support the expedite of prototype components and test circuits.
• Meeting Support: As required, support and facilitate meetings required for project related activities.
• Project Information: Maintain, update, and distribute accurate project information to the program team.
• Project Issues List: Maintain and track project issue lists and follow up as appropriate (for example, PPAP, CSL, AIL, etc.), escalate issues as necessary.
• Project Reviews: Coordinate and prepare project status reports for program reviews including monthly project snapshots and other key metrics as required.

What you will bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment
• Experience working with purchase order and requisitions

What we can provide you:

• A safe collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity and exploration
• Diverse teams of experts
• Resources from around the globe
• Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule
• A hybrid work schedule

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.