Position: Administrative Assistant
Department: Powertrain Calibration Engineering (PCE1)
Location: Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Shift: 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Pay rate: $29.00/hr
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide.
Our client is a recognized prominent global enterprise in the automotive sector, listed among the top 50 companies in the Global Fortune rankings. As a leading player in the global automotive industry, our client manufactures vehicles in 27 countries and effectively markets them across over 170 countries and regions worldwide.
Job Description:
- Provide administrative and coordination support to the PCE1 team to ensure efficient operation of department activities. This role will support engineers and management by coordinating schedules, managing documentation, and facilitating communication across internal and global stakeholders, including TMC counterparts.
Primary Responsibilities
- Coordinate calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements for team members and leadership
- Support preparation, formatting, and distribution of technical reports, presentations, and meeting materials
- Track and follow up on action items, project updates, and key deliverables
- Maintain department records, SharePoint sites, and documentation systems
- Support onboarding activities, travel reservations and general team logistics
- Coordinate communication with cross-functional teams and global counterparts (including Japan)
- Assist with budget tracking, expense reporting, and administrative processes
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- 3+ years of recent strong administrative support experience supporting senior leadership
- Knowledge of SAP/Ariba
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams). Candidates must be tested prior to submitting and must score 80% or better to qualify
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting engineering or technical teams
- Experience working in a global environment, including coordination with Japan
- Familiarity with SharePoint or document management systems
- Familiarity with advanced visualization/analysis packages (e.g., Power BI)
- Openness to explore new tools and methods (e.g., AI) to improve work efficiency
- Experience supporting project tracking or reporting activities
Core Competencies
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Organizational effectiveness
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility and adaptability
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
