Manufacturing Engineering Planning

Program Coordinator - Vehicle Build & POD Operations - Onsite in Portland, OR
Position Summary
We are seeking a Program Coordinator to support prototype and pre-series vehicle builds, Product Optimization Development (POD) activities, and cross-functional program execution. This role coordinates build schedules, parts readiness, validation activities, and stakeholder communication to keep engineering and manufacturing programs on track.

Key Responsibilities
Coordinate prototype and pre-series vehicle build activities across multiple programs.
Maintain build schedules, track BOMs, parts availability, CWOs, and build readiness.
Plan and facilitate Physical and Digital POD sessions, documenting issues, decisions, and action items.
Track validation issues, shop calls, and action items through resolution.
Prepare weekly reports, dashboards, and status updates for engineering and leadership.
Support communication across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and program teams.
Required Qualifications
3+ years of program coordination, project planning, or operations support in an engineering environment.
Strong organizational, communication, and meeting facilitation skills.
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in automotive, manufacturing, trucking, or heavy equipment.
Knowledge of prototype builds, product development, BOM management, and engineering change processes.
Experience with Power BI, Jira, Azure DevOps, Kanban, or Scrum.
Experience supporting prototype, validation, or pre-production vehicle build programs.
Tools: Microsoft 365, Power BI, Jira/Azure DevOps, Teamcenter (view-only), and engineering collaboration tools.