Prototype Build Coordinator

1 hour, 51 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Project and Program Management
ALTEN Technology

ALTEN Technology

ALTEN Technology is an engineering services company and consulting firm in the USA, providing tailored engineering solutions across various industries such as aerospace, medtech, robotics, automotive, and more. With a team of over 600 professionals, we...

Construction & Engineering
251-1K
Founded 1988

Description

  • Coordinate prototype build activities across engineering, manufacturing, and external suppliers.
  • Ensure build facility, tools, fixtures, and resources are ready for upcoming build events.
  • Lead daily build stand-ups and drive cross-functional issue resolution.
  • Oversee hands-on prototype assembly to ensure compliance with engineering requirements.
  • Support technicians with drawings, CAD data, and work instructions in real time.
  • Identify, track, and escalate build blockers to engineering and program leadership.
  • Ensure adherence to safety standards and shop floor best practices.
  • Support development and continuous improvement of work instructions and standardized build processes.
  • Assist in defining process flows and build sequences for prototype events.
  • Track prototype parts availability, manage shortages and substitutions, and coordinate with supply chain and suppliers.
  • Ensure BOM accuracy and configuration control throughout the build lifecycle.
  • Maintain build logs, issue tracking, status updates, lessons learned, and handoff documentation for testing teams.

Requirements

  • BS degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, prototype builds, or vehicle launch environments.
  • Direct experience coordinating prototype or pre-production builds for an OEM or Tier 1 supplier.
  • Strong knowledge of BOM management and configuration control.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD models.
  • Experience working with suppliers on delivery and quality issues.
  • Hands-on experience on the shop floor alongside technicians and build teams.
  • Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with Excel, Smartsheet, or similar tracking tools.
  • Excellent cross-functional communication skills with the ability to drive accountability without direct authority.
  • Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite is preferred.
  • Experience with PLM tools such as Windchill or Teamcenter is preferred.
  • Familiarity with ECR / ECN / change management processes is preferred.
  • Background in EV, automotive startups, or low-volume/high-mix manufacturing is a strong plus.
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or PMP certification is preferred.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Mentorship and career growth opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work on challenging engineering programs across aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, and rail.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer environment.
  • Drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

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