Electrical Program Coordinator

Electrical Program Coordinator (Lighting)

General Description

Electrical Program Co-Ordinator is an individual contributor role responsible for leading cross-functional execution of automotive electronics programs. The role focuses on coordination, tracking, RFQ support, supplier and purchasing interface, cost and timing alignment, and execution readiness from concept through SOP. This role does not perform hands-on electronics design, but leverages an EE background to manage dependencies, risks, and decisions across engineering, program management, purchasing, validation, manufacturing, and global teams. Owns program execution and decision alignment for electronics while electrical design ownership remains with the hardware and system engineers.

Responsibilities

Primary Roles & Responsibilities:

• Prepare EE timeline for deliverables and lead electronics execution within the Program Cross Functional Team (CFT).
• Own tracking and coordination of electronics scope, cost, timing, and risks across programs.
• Lead coordination of electronics content for RFQs, including engineering assumptions, cost inputs, supplier alignment, and risk documentation.
• Track supplier quotations, quotes, and engineering changes impacting cost and timing.
• Lead electronics VAVE activities, including identification of opportunities, alignment with stakeholders, validation impact assessment, tracking from execution to closure.
• Prepare and maintain master electronics timing plans and ensure milestone adherence.
• Identify, track, escalate, and drive closure of execution risks and issues.
• Ensure electrical design maturity and readiness prior to release to prototype and build-to-print manufacturing suppliers, including alignment on deliverables, validation scope, and revision control.
• Coordinate DV/PV planning and execution readiness including parts, lab quotes, suppliers, and validation teams.
• Interface with OEM customers as electronics integration focal point.
• Coordinate globally with plants and engineering teams (TN, Brazil, global EE teams).
• Ensure alignment of electronics deliverables for launch readiness and SOP.
• Prepare execution summaries, KPIs, and leadership updates as required.
• Work independently while collaborating closely with PMs, Purchasing, Engineering, Validation, Manufacturing, and Suppliers.

Secondary (Backup / Support):

• Support PM and system lead during customer reviews and PDT meetings.
• Serve as secondary customer contact when required.
• Support global CFT alignment and cross-regional execution needs.
• Participate in Lamp VAVE and cost reduction initiatives tracking execution to closure.
• Domestic and international travel is required.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements

Work Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience in automotive electronics program execution or integration roles.
• Experience supporting RFQs, supplier coordination, purchasing interface, and cost tracking.
• Experience across multiple full product development life cycles.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong cross-functional coordination and execution skills.
• Ability to track and manage multiple program priorities simultaneously.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills (internal and customer-facing).
• Strong understanding of automotive electronics development lifecycle.
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Strong problem solving, risk management, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with global engineering teams and manufacturing plants.
• Able to complete training within the organization to align with SL role expectations

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