Testing Coordinator

- Dearborn, MichiganDiscover your potential. Pursue your passion.Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, we specialize in developing customized solutions for Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe.Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, we treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. As many of our team members have been with LINK for a generation or more, the LINK team is equipped with a wealth of knowledge, providing decades of hands-on experience and out-of-the box thinking to OEM’s and suppliers everywhere.We are looking for a talented Testing Coordinator who is responsible for using their skills to work with the project management team to coordinate durability drivers’ schedules & activities in mileage accumulation projects. This includes travel reservations, labor tracking, scheduling drivers, driver log entry, Driver Safety training, Driver orientations, and route support as well as occasional driving.Main Responsibilities:Review daily tasks from customer and program coordinator; perform, adapt, and change test plans as neededSubmit/send route information and route updates to the drivers as needed using When2WorkTrack daily labor entries and prepare labor reportsSafety training for drivers making sure they can drive & park vehicles safelyReview driver expenses via credit card and fuel card expendituresSupport hotel and travel reservations when travel is necessary for driversCompile and distribute daily driver logs to project manager and project teamSchedule vehicle maintenance and vehicle delivery/drop off to LINK and customer locationsMaintain driver schedules including requesting additional or replacement drivers as the project dictates Managing driver availability to fill in all necessary shiftsHiring, training, & coordination of current and new durability driversSupplying customer site location with supplies for vehicles so drivers can perform their daily driving functionsAssist program coordinator with vehicle scans, driver log entry, and route creation as necessaryManage customer access to facilities and resources at test site locations such as proving groundsObtain approvals for test trips from site ownerProvide additional assistance to customers as needed Track customer usage at the test site for used resources (track, office, hoist, etc)Communicate test project progress with Engineering TeamManage work assignments for any onsite contract employeesQualifications:High School diploma or GED minimum Clean driving record Proven written and verbal communications abilities Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Ability to work well in a team environment on all aspects of test project execution. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Strong organizational skills Strong knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service Strong continuous improvement abilities Technical savvy to quickly learn new systems Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines Good work ethic and interpersonal skills Physical Requirements: This position is located in a testing environment and will involve hands-on work. Physical activity will include lifting (up to 50 lbs.), bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity or standing for long periods of time.Ability to speak verbally, and read in EnglishAbility to see with corrective lensesAbility to hearAbility to walkAbility to travel up to 10% domesticallyAbility to work overtime, nights, weekends (as needed)Hazards:Normal hazards related to working in an office environment, manufacturing, and testing environmentNormal hazards related to road and air travelLINK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. VEVRRA Federal Contractor.LINK is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.Note to all Agencies / Direct Placement: LINK has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as-needed basis. LINK has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position and have not signed LINK’s vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and LINK will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.