Build Coordinator (Project Management Assistant)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Build Coordinator (Project Management Assistant)

Job Description

This role involves coordinating axle builds to support testing and prototype plants, working closely with engineers, and possessing vehicle knowledge. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and detail-oriented, with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all in-house prototype builds and testing for axle systems.
• Lead build events, manage component timing, place orders, and work directly with shop personnel for build timing.
• Maintain axle system testing forecasts and coordinate test part delivery.
• Keep track of test status and track post-test teardown progress for engineering sign-off.
• Develop project plans for upcoming build events, including quantities, complexity, and timing charts.
• Order parts through the GPIRS system according to the agreed plan.
• Work directly with design and release engineers and the supply base to coordinate timing of builds and sign-offs for completion.
• Manage issue resolution, assign champions to open items, and track to completion.
• Support testing priorities meetings and collaborate with the in-house test team to ensure timely test completion.
• Organize post-test parts for teardown review and track the engineers sign-off to completion.

Essential Skills

• Project Management experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Project, and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with mechanical components testing of parts and build processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination
• Knowledge of parts inventory and testing
• Familiarity with prototype builds

This is a Contract position based out of Livonia, MI.

The pay range for this position is $44.13 - $44.13/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Livonia,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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