Prototype Coordinator Supervisor

Position Summary: The Prototype Coordinator Supervisor is responsible for managing customer prototype orders from receipt through delivery. This role acts as a key liaison between customers, engineering, laboratory teams, and operations to ensure accurate order processing, timely production, and on-time shipment of prototype components. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced with ERP systems in a fast-paced manufacturing or development environment. This person will also supervise a team of containment technicians and an inventory control specialist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as Supervisor for the Interiors Prototype Team
• Maintain group staffing levels based on new launch program team workload
• Administer performance appraisals effectively and on time
• Receive, review, and process customer purchase orders for prototype and low-volume production parts
• Respond to customer Requests for Quotation (RFQs) with accurate and timely information
• Communicate confirmed delivery dates and updates to customers regarding part requirements and order status
• Create, update, and maintain detailed order summary sheets to track project progress and requirements
• Enter, manage, and invoice customer purchase orders within the Plex ERP system
• Maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and part-related data within the Plex system
• Schedule and release prototype build jobs in Plex to support production timelines
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure on-time shipment of customer deliverables
• Collaborate closely with engineering and laboratory teams to support prototype development, testing, and validation activities
• Monitor order progress and proactively resolve issues that may impact delivery commitments

Work Environment:

• Automotive prototype and low-volume production environment
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven setting aligned with customer program milestones
• Frequent collaboration with engineering, lab/testing, and manufacturing teams
• May require schedule flexibility to support launch timing and critical program deliverables