Sample Coordinator

HARTING Technology Group; Silao (Ciudad); Presencial; MXN 240.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

HARTING Technology Group is seeking a Sample Coordinator for New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure timely fabrication and management of product samples using dedicated resources. You will support customer validation activities and provide full visibility over sample timelines, quality, and availability.

In this role, you will act as the main contact for NPI sample requests, coordinate with cross-functional teams, track production from start to finish, and maintain detailed sample inventories.

Formación

• Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or NPI environment.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
• Understanding of fabrication processes, material planning, and production workflows.
• Ability to manage priorities under tight deadlines.
• Clear and professional cross-functional communication.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory management tools (preferred).

Responsabilidades

• Be the main point of contact for all NPI sample requests.
• Plan, schedule and oversee dedicated sample fabrication.
• Coordinate with Quote Specialists, Project Leaders, IE, Quality and Sourcing.
• Track end-to-end sample production and ensure timeliness.
• Maintain inventory of samples in production, completed and shipped.
• Manage sample-related documentation and traceability.
• Identify risks and bottlenecks and propose solutions.
• Support audits and reporting with accurate tracking data.
• Contribute to defining best practices for sample management.
• Communicate directly with customers.

Conocimientos

Manufacturing/NPI experience

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Prioritization under deadlines

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Herramientas

ERP systems

Inventory management tools

Descripción del empleo

HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you’ll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence. In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high-tech. Here’s to your unique future with us: Yours!

Sample Coordinator - New Product Introduction (NPI)

Objective

The Sample Coordinator ensures timely fabrication and management of product samples using dedicated resources (not shared with regular operations), supporting the New Product Introduction (NPI) process and customer validation activities. The position strengthens the NPI team by providing full visibility and control over sample production timelines, quality, and availability.

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for all sample requests related to NPI projects.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee sample fabrication using assigned (dedicated) resources.
• Coordinate closely with Quote Specialists, Project Leaders, Industrial Engineering, Quality and Sourcing teams to align sample requirements and priorities.
• Track the end-to-end sample production process, ensuring timely completion without impacting standard operations.
• Maintain a detailed inventory of all samples in production, completed, and shipped.
• Manage documentation related to samples (work orders, approvals, traceability).
• Identify risks or bottlenecks in the sample fabrication process and propose solutions.
• Support audits and reporting by providing accurate sample tracking data.
• Collaborate in defining best practices and continuous improvement initiatives for sample management.
• Has direct communication with Customer.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or NPI environment.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
• Good understanding of fabrication processes, material planning, and basic production workflows.
• Ability to manage priorities under tight deadlines.
• Clear and professional communication with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with ERP systems and inventory management tools (preferred).
• Problem-solving mindset and proactive attitude.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: NPI & Quoting Manager.
• Works closely with: Quoting, NPI, Quality, Industrial Engineering and Sourcing Teams.

Key Success Metrics (KPIs)

• On-time sample fabrication rate.
• Number of samples produced without impacting operations.
• Responsiveness to urgent project sample needs. (Time that takes to have a first answer)
• Monthly Costs Report (PI)

Benefits: Work-Life Balance (DE), Team work (NAZHA), Social events (EMEA), Be a key player (US), Have fun (US), Onsite Café (US)