Project/Proto Coordinator for NPDI Supplies Development Line

About the role

The Proto Coordinator (R&D) coordinates scheduled prototype builds in a fast-paced Research & Development environment. Working closely with engineers, technicians, project teams and operations personnel, the role ensures prototypes are planned, executed and completed on time. It tracks build progress, monitors priorities and resources, consolidates build status and reports to stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduled prototype builds across multiple R&D and NPI programs.
• Act as the main liaison between engineering, technicians, operations, supply chain and project teams.
• Track prototype requests, build priorities, material readiness and milestones to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor build progress and share schedule updates, delays, risks and issues with stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain build schedules, status reports, dashboards and project documentation.
• Organize build readiness reviews, planning meetings and post-build reviews, including minutes and action items.
• Collect, consolidate and report build results, engineering feedback and lessons learned.
• Help resolve scheduling conflicts, material shortages and resource constraints.
• Maintain records of prototype activities, build history and project status.
• Support continuous improvement of prototype planning, tracking and reporting, and provide administrative support for special projects.

Required profile

• Secondary school education, Nitec, Higher Nitec, ITE certificate or equivalent.
• Typically 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing, production coordination, operations support, logistics, scheduling, project coordination or a related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, R&D or a prototype environment is preferred.

Required skills

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Build planning and coordination, schedule management and tracking, and project status reporting.
• Data collection and analysis, documentation and record management.
• Cross-functional communication, problem solving, time management, attention to detail and stakeholder management.