New Product Development Coordinator - Automotive / Mobility Solutions

VIADER Vineyards & Winery; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in mobility solutions based in Alfreton is looking for a detail-driven New Kit Design Coordinator to manage the product development process. This role involves coordinating projects from enquiry to launch, working closely with Sales, Technical, and Production teams. The successful candidate will possess excellent organisational and communication skills and have proven project management experience. This is a full-time position offering competitive salary and requires commuting to the Alfreton site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project coordination or management.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Competency in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end NKD process from enquiry to product launch.
• Coordinate with Sales, Technical, and Production teams.
• Liaise with UK agents and dealerships for vehicle sourcing.
• Support production planning for new kit launches.

Skills

Project coordination

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Education to A/S Level or equivalent

Job description

Location: Alfreton, Derbyshire

Salary: Competitive, DOE

Contract: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Join the UK's leading manufacturer of vehicle adaptations and play a key role in our product development journey!

Autochair is a market leader in mobility solutions, dedicated to enhancing independence through innovative vehicle adaptations. Following significant investment and expansion at our Derbyshire manufacturing facility, we are looking for a highly organised and proactive New Kit Design Coordinator to support the launch of new products across the UK and USA.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-driven individual with strong project coordination experience to contribute to the success of our New Kit Design (NKD) process and help drive new product releases from concept to production.

The Role

Responsibilities

As the New Product Development Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end NKD process - from initial enquiry to product launch - ensuring timely releases that meet market demands. Your key responsibilities will include:

Coordinating the NKD process for UK and USA markets, from enquiry through to product release

Working with Sales Operations, Technical, and Production teams to identify priority vehicles and kits based on sales data and future projections

Collaborating with our US-based partner Mobility Innovations to support design requirements overseas

Liaising with UK agents and dealerships to arrange vehicle sourcing and transportation

Managing the ordering of replacement car parts for new kit development

Ensuring all NKD projects follow the stage gate process with proper documentation and approvals

Supporting production planning to ensure necessary stock is available for launch

Driving the pace of NKD to meet commercial deadlines

Maintaining and sharing updated kit lists for regular marketing communications

About You

We're looking for someone who thrives on structure and progress - a confident and calm communicator who enjoys working with multiple stakeholders across a manufacturing environment. You'll bring:

Proven experience in project coordination or management

Strong organisational and record-keeping skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Competency in MS Office applications

Education to A/S Level or equivalent and above

A logical, solution-focused mindset

The motivation to drive improvements and meet key deadlines

A collaborative approach and willingness to work across departments

Please note: Due to the location of the role, candidates must be able to commute to our Alfreton site reliably.

Want to be part of a fast-moving, innovative team making a real difference in people's lives

We'd love to hear from you - apply now to take the next step in your career with Autochair.

No agencies please.

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