Mercedes Benz – Durability Coordinator - 15159-1

Location: Long Beach CA - Hybrid three days in office (flexible with days)

Duration: 12 Months

Position Summary

The main function of the Durability Coordinator is to coordinate test vehicle fleet activity with external service providers. Coordination of vehicle and part logistics between locations in the USA and internationally. Responsible as a coordinator off on-site vehicle deliveries and vehicle transfer bookings. Responsible to track end-of-test vehicle disposition, including vehicle tracking and provide management status summaries.

Monitor and schedule planned vehicle appointments (i.e. customer service, fluid samples, emissions test, etc). Then log completion, including shipment of samples to test providers and international customers meeting internal delivery metrics. Responsible to complete all workshop and emissions testing work request orders from the durability team for scheduled work.

• Coordinate testing materials and parts, such as oils, tires, brakes to keep all operations with appropriate inventory levels. Responsible to oversee the fueling data entry process for durability test vehicles.

• Maintain communication with service providers to facilitate the timely exchange of data and readouts. Update, monitor and report status to engineers and management.

• Provide back-up support to Durability Engineers when they are out of the office. This includes monitor vehicle status, reviewing driver reports, and creating issue complaint reports, as needed.

• Track, evaluate and report on assigned KPIs for overviews to engineers and management. Identify, implement and verify opportunities for improvement within the team and area of responsibilities to support quality improvements and cost-effective operations.

• Coordinate test vehicle fleet activity with external service providers. Coordination of vehicle and part logistics between locations in the USA and internationally. Responsible as a coordinator off on-site vehicle deliveries and vehicle transfer bookings. Responsible to track end-of-test vehicle disposition, including vehicle tracking and provide management status summaries.

Candidate Requirements:

How many years of experience are you looking for? Do you need someone with a particular degree or certification?

Bachelors of Science in Engineering or Automotive Technology

Program Management experience or certification

0-2 years in the validation testing industry and maintenance

As you start to go through resumes, what would stand out to you as the BEST candidate versus an AVERAGE candidate?

Excellent organizational, coordination, planning skills

Proficiency using MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint & Word)

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel

English language proficiency and communication skills

Interpersonal skills to work with employees in various job positions in an intercultural work environment

Ability to schedule and run meetings

Self-motivated

Ability to work with minimal direction

What are some of the performance indicators you’ll be looking for once this person ramps up? (Meeting deadlines, quality of work, etc.)

- Internal KPI’s the contractor will be measured on

- Also deliverables and time to complete

Top 3 must-have hard skills

1 Organization and staying on top of their tasks

2 Proficiency using MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint & Word)

3 Vehicle knowledge

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person