Prototype Lab Coordinator

Your Job

The Prototype Lab Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting innovation, product development, and proof-of-concept (PoC) activities by coordinating procurement, logistics, inventory management, and project support functions within the Prototype Development Lab. This position partners closely with engineering teams, supply chain, tooling shops, vendors, and operations personnel to ensure timely sourcing and delivery of materials, tooling, equipment, and lab support resources required for successful prototype execution.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced technical environment while maintaining strong communication with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

What You Will Do

Procurement & Material Coordination

• Coordinate procurement activities for Prototype Lab materials, tooling, equipment, MRO supplies, and spare tooling.
• Translate engineering component demand into executable purchasing and material acquisition activities.
• Create, track, and manage purchase orders, sample requests, and sample sales orders to support PoC initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and order status to ensure timely project execution.
• Maintain proactive communication with vendors to resolve delivery, quality, or documentation discrepancies.

Inventory & Material Management

• Receive incoming materials and verify shipments against purchase orders and packing documentation.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock levels using inventory management software and tracking systems.
• Support warehouse organization, material storage, and stock maintenance to ensure efficient material access for projects.
• Coordinate spare tool management and consumable replenishment for lab operations.

Logistics & Shipping

• Manage project-related shipping activities including packing, labeling, freight coordination, and shipping documentation.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics for prototype materials, components, and tooling.
• Ensure compliance with internal shipping procedures and documentation requirements.

Project & Operational Support

• Support engineering and prototype teams with material readiness and project scheduling coordination.
• Document material flow, delivery schedules, project updates, and procurement status for reporting purposes.
• Assist with tracking prototype build readiness and escalating risks that may impact timelines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement efficiency, inventory accuracy, and prototype lab operations.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering Technology, Logistics, or related field preferred.

• Three (3) years or more experience in procurement, inventory control, logistics, manufacturing support, or prototype lab operations.

• Experience supporting engineering, R&D, prototype, or manufacturing environments preferred.

• Working knowledge of purchasing systems, inventory software, and Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience working with suppliers, machine shops, tooling vendors, and cross-functional engineering teams preferred.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Understanding of prototype development processes and engineering change activities.
• Experience with MRO purchasing and spare parts management.
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures, inventory practices, and warehouse organization.
• Experience interpreting technical part descriptions, BOMs, and procurement requirements

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

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