Automotive Parts Coordinator - Driver - Optimal Inc.

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Optimal-Staffing is a leading automotive staffing provider for the Big Three automakers-Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors-as well as other OEMs and component suppliers.

Meanwhile, Optimal-EV is a top player in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of zero-emission electric low-floor shuttle buses and related mobility solutions. Optimal-EV offers a range of low-floor vehicle configurations and equipment options that are quiet, environmentally friendly, and facilitate a smooth transition to zero-emission for your shuttle bus or commercial fleet. We proudly design, engineer, and manufacture our vehicles in the United States, with our engineering and research center located in Plymouth, Michigan, and our manufacturing facility in Elkhart, Indiana.

Responsibilities Include but not limited to:

Write shippers for various purposes:

• Vehicle EOT returned parts to suppliers
• From Dow stock to different places
• Send parts/mating parts to suppliers for testing

Pull parts from stock rooms:

• Machine shop
• Fastener lab
• Vehicle shops
• Shop
• Other component for various purposes

Pickup parts from local suppliers and delivered to different places for various purposes:

• Facility 1
• Facility 2
• Plant
• Labs

Move parts within Company or outside company:

• Testing
• Inspections
• Builds
• Hand carrying or move ticket.

Pick up and deliver M-plate vehicles:

• Vehicle level test for changes
• Root Cause analysis
• Coordinating with suppliers

Communication between suppliers and engineers for status of deliveries (ETA, delivery confirmation, documenting the deliveries)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or vocational degree in lieu of a bachelor's degree
• 3 years experience required
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good driving skills / Valid Driver's license
• 100% onsite in Auburn Hills, MI with frequent travel (driving) to suppliers, plants, etc.
• Driving a company vehicle is required
• 60-80% mainly within Southeast MI but some trips might be to Indiana to supplier locations in States around Michigan

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Prototype experience preferred.
• Candidates with some level of practical experience are preferred