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Cooper Standard

Sealing and fluid handling systems supplier.

Launch Coordinator

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCartago Province, Cartago, Costa RicaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, electromechanical engineering, or a related field.
  • A strong background working with cross-functional teams in manufacturing, quality, logistics, product engineering, and process engineering.
  • Proven success managing complex projects from planning through production launch.
  • Advanced English proficiency.
  • Advanced Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office skills.
  • A strong understanding of manufacturing processes, program management, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and launch methodologies.
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
  • Leadership and influencing skills.
  • Communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving capability.
  • Organizational and project management skills.
  • A customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Lead new product and program launches throughout the entire project lifecycle.
  • Drive project execution to achieve timing, budget, customer, and operational objectives.
  • Manage project schedules, risks, deliverables, and key launch milestones.
  • Support equipment installation, validation activities, and production readiness for successful program implementation.
  • Monitor tooling and capital expenditures while ensuring alignment with customer and company requirements.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize launch performance.
  • Lead regular project reviews and communicate progress, risks, and action plans to management and leadership teams.

About the Company

Cooper Standard

Sealing and fluid handling systems supplier.

Cooper Standard supplies sealing and fluid handling systems and components for transportation and industrial markets. Using materials science and manufacturing know-how, it designs engineered solutions that help prevent leaks and manage fluids in vehicles and industrial applications. The company operates globally with facilities in 21 countries and a workforce of over 22,000, delivering products such as gaskets, seals, hoses, and related fluid-transport components through integrated engineering and manufacturing processes. What sets Cooper Standard apart is its large global footprint, deep materials expertise, and focus on sustainability and long-term partnerships with customers, which help it tailor solutions to diverse market needs. The company’s goal is to be the First Choice of the Stakeholders It Serves by living its core values and delivering sustainable solutions, aiming for world-class excellence in every market it serves.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Novi, MI
Founded
1960

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