Welcome to the exciting world of MAT Holdings, Inc.  We are an entrepreneurial manufacturer and distributor leveraging a vast network of global and domestic resources to deliver quality and value to our customers.

This role is within the Schmidt Automotive Group and based in Auburn, AL.

Schmidt Automotive – Developing and Manufacturing complex Automotive Components and sophisticated Machine Components are our Core Competences.

We are a global developer and manufacturer of high precision parts and assemblies for leading international automotive OEMs and Tier1s. We specialize in high force transferring components and modules.

Founded in 1985 in Germany by Herbert Schmidt we look back on 35 years of in-house expertise as cutting specialist. We manufacture extremely efficient products with highest precision requirements for our customers who expect nothing less than top quality.

We are experts in machining and grinding cast and forged parts. We operate on an impressive level of automation and make use of our sophisticated assembly know-how.

We proudly take full responsibility and complete ownership for modules and systems that cover the needs of our automotive customers by delivering products that earn their trust and their satisfaction every day.

We in Auburn/AL are looking for a Project Coordinator who will be the next addition to our Leadership Team for the next phase of our successful growth. 

Responsibilities

A professional Project Coordinator should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. They should be able to work closely with the General Manager to create comprehensive action plans concerning resources, budgets and time-frames for projects. Project managers perform various coordinating duties such as scheduling and risk management. The following are additional duties and responsibilities that a project coordinator should be able to do:

• Coordinate current projects and keep workflow on track
• Identify project deliverables, requirements, objectives, quality standards and timing requirements and communicate and update program status to the project team, customer, supplier and management.
• Maintain project-related documents
• Maintain project execution plan that defines what is needed and when, to successfully deliver the terms of reference (including funding, people and facilities) as well as identifying and mitigating potential execution risks.
• Work with cross functional team
• Manage changes through the different stages of the product development process.
• Maintain project open issues list and facilitate completion of project action items.
• Manages critical milestones throughout the project to ensure projects are completed on time.
• Ensure compliance with the Product Development System (PDS)
• Assure APQP requirements are met
• Support “safe launch” to customer quality and delivery expectations, successfully delivering the project into volume production.
• Support ISO/IATF internal and external audits
• Coordinate and track other launch requirements such as EDI, packaging instructions, product standards, etc. for new customers.
• Identify bottlenecks and roadblocks upfront and facilitate improvement to APQP value stream
• Other duties as assigned
• This position will report to the General Manager

•  Professional Trajectory

• With further growth and based on personal performance this position will develop up to Senior Project Manager.

 Skills and Requirements

• Work experience in project/program management or a related field
• Automotive, quality, and supervisory experience
• APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and 8Ds knowledge.
• Experience with processes of IATF certified Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Experience with the launches at Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier.
• Effectively communicate both written and orally
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office especially Excel & PowerPoint.
• Good problem-solving ability
• Ability to interface with both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Familiar with the automotive development life cycle.
• Driven self-starter that works with little supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities.
• Ability to travel (domestic and international) as needed (less than 10%).
• Valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits:

• Complete and comprehensive benefits package including Med/Dent/Vision
• 401k Retirement program
• Paid vacation/sick/holidays

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.