Prototype Build Coordinator (Automotive)

LUZA Group; Braga; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International automotive projects

Professional growth

Multicultural environment

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

LUZA Group, a global engineering and technology solutions provider, is recruiting a Prototype Build Coordinator for a 6 to 12-month automotive program in Portugal. You will coordinate prototype builds across customers, suppliers, engineering and manufacturing, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and conformance to quality requirements.

You will maintain build plans, review POs, gather internal requirements, monitor costs, and drive FTQ while aligning with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of PDP (Product Development Processes) and risk management.
• Strong organizational and planning skills and cost awareness.
• Professional proficiency in English; Portuguese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and launch prototype builds through cross-functional teams.
• Maintain project build plans and prototype documentation.
• Review customer POs and demand information via EDI.
• Gather and consolidate internal prototype requirements.
• Track prototype units and manage sample distributions.
• Maintain delivery tracking and reporting for prototype activities.
• Prepare Build Information Forms (BIF) and related docs.
• Identify and mitigate prototype-related risks across execution.

Skills

Engineering background

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Cost management

English proficiency

Portuguese (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

About LUZA Group

At LUZA Group, passion, perseverance, and the ambition to go further drive everything we do.

We deliver engineering and technology solutions that support some of the world's most demanding industries. Through innovation, technical excellence, and strong partnerships, we empower our teams to create impact and shape the future.

Join us and be part of an international environment where challenges become opportunities and talent drives transformation.

The Opportunity

This is a 6 to 12-month project-based opportunity for a Prototype Build Coordinator to join a challenging automotive program. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating prototype build activities throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring alignment between customers, suppliers, engineering teams, and manufacturing operations.

You will play a key role in delivering prototype builds on time, within budget, and according to quality requirements, acting as the central point of coordination across multiple stakeholders while supporting the successful execution of prototype and pre-production phases. Based on the original job description requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and successfully launch prototype builds through cross-functional teams.
• Manage and maintain project build plans and prototype-related documentation.
• Collect and review customer Purchase Orders (POs) and demand information through EDI systems.
• Gather and consolidate internal prototype requirements.
• Track prototype sample units throughout the build process.
• Coordinate the distribution of samples to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain delivery tracking and reporting for prototype activities.
• Prepare and submit Build Information Forms (BIF) and supporting documentation.
• Review product deviations with Engineering and Software teams.[
• Define production priorities and build content according to customer delivery requirements.
• Drive teams towards First Time Quality (FTQ) objectives.
• Support budget forecasting activities alongside project stakeholders.
• Monitor prototype and material costs to ensure financial targets are achieved.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding project timelines, deliverables, and volume expectations.
• Facilitate communication and alignment between customers and internal teams.
• Identify and mitigate prototype-related risks throughout project execution.
• Ensure accurate reporting and documentation of prototype activities, deliveries, and budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Previous experience within the automotive industry.
• Strong understanding of Product Development Processes (PDP).
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management methodologies.
• Financial awareness and cost management understanding.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Portuguese language skills are considered an advantage.

Preferred Competencies

• Collaborative mindset and team-oriented approach.
• Strong stakeholder management abilities.
• Negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced and high-pressure environments.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Results-driven attitude with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to identify priorities and manage multiple activities simultaneously.

What We Offer

• Integration into innovative and international automotive projects.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous development.
• Dynamic, collaborative, and multicultural environment.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and industry-leading practices.
• A culture focused on innovation, excellence, and people development.

LUZA Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.