Senior Project Coordinator - Automotive Testing

Performs Scoping, Quoting, and Scheduling Activities for our Rochester Hills, MI and Plymouth, MI Laboratories.  Position reports to Operations Manager or Laboratory Leader.  Requires being on-site in Rochester Hills and/or Plymouth during the work week.

• University degree in Business Administration or related field plus generally 6 years of directly related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently identify needs for projects or programs, formulate objectives, plan and execute projects and/or programs, and manage programs.
• Familiar with Automotive Test Programs (Vibration, Thermal Shock, Thermal Aging, Mixed Flow Gases, Salt Spray, and Electrical Performance Testing)

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $64,100- $85,4000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday and personal days (totaling 12 days), and sick time off (72 hours). 

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Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for Scoping  & Quoting Activities --> Receives RFQs from Sales and Discusses Scope of work with Customers, determining Laboratory Capabilities, and returning Quote with Pricing & Assumptions back to Sales. 
• Monitoring Order Acceptances and Coordinating Projects with the Operations/Laboratory Teams. 
• Involved in Scheduling Discussions with Customer & Laboratory to determine best case Turn-around-Times for Customer Projects. 

Additional Responsibilities

• Serves as a project lead to manage basic projects and define scope for the project with support.
• Coordinates laboratory activities and instructions to lab staff, scheduling of testing and reviewing of lab work to keep project completion dates.
• Studies and understands testing technology and standards for scope of responsibility with assistance.
• Supports the customer in the lab with their interaction with the laboratory staff on customer testing and equipment setup.
• Finds solutions for any issues that arise whilst testing in the laboratory.
• Takes the lead on any project status communications technical issues, test standard explanations, certification requirements and UL procedures and requirements.
• Works with the team to resolve any customer issues.
• Supports sales staff in determining project specifications, such as cost, time and sample requirements for customers and areas of responsibility that are assigned.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques specifically for project process and document management.
• Travel may be possible to attend witness testing at customer locations or at other UL locations, as well as attend industry related events.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.