Engineering Sample Coordinator

Polluxa, Inc.; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Polluxa, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented coordinator to manage engineering samples from scheduling through disposition, aligning with Program Management, Quality, Tooling, and Production for a smooth transition to first production runs.

You will perform first-piece reviews, document attributes, and ensure ERP records and QA logs are accurately updated, while coordinating shipments and maintaining sample documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate weekly engineering sample schedules, including work orders, resin requisitions, and shift reporting.
• Perform first-piece reviews and initial visual inspections of engineering samples.
• Document cosmetic and physical attributes of sample parts; dimensional as required.
• Manage sample disposition for customers, Program Management, Quality, tooling, and retained samples.
• Coordinate timely shipment of sample products to customers and follow up with Program Management as needed.
• Receive, review, process, and disposition outsourced samples manufactured by our outside tooling vendors.
• Maintain accurate system updates in ERP, including QA logs, MRO information, shipped sample inputs, and sample process documentation.
• Initiate work instructions for new parts and related press or Post Molding Operations activity, working closely with the Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, and Program Managers.
• Partner with scheduling, Lead Process Engineer, and NPD Team to establish weekly sample schedules and prepare required work orders and resin requisitions.
• Report materials used for sampling after sample completion and ensure production records are accurate.
• Communicate daily sample run status, issues, and requirements with Program Management, Tooling, Process Engineering, and Quality.
• Inspect engineering samples and document observed attributes for use in part approval documentation.
• Prepare sample parts, forms, and supporting documentation for customer sample submissions.
• Manage sample shipments, update ERP records, communicate shipment details, and follow ups
• Create and maintain required tagged sample parts from each engineering sample run, including retained samples.
• Support a seamless transition from engineering samples to first production runs by coordinating with Production, Program Management, Tooling, Process Engineering, Post Molding Operations, and Quality.
• Enter and maintain QA Log and MRO information and ensure sample process sheets are scanned, populated, and maintained as required.
• Working with the Process Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers, help with work instructions for new parts, including press-side and post-molding work requirements.
• BOMs updates after development completion, review changes with Production Planning, and complete closeout activities after sample completion.
• This role does not have direct people-management responsibilities
• Demonstrates Seaway Plastics Core Values
• We are customer focused
• We execute
• We win together
• We are respectful
• Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with good manufacturing practices, quality initiatives, and quality management systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Job description

Polluxa, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented coordinator to manage engineering samples from scheduling through disposition, aligning with Program Management, Quality, Tooling, and Production for a smooth transition to first production runs.

You will perform first-piece reviews, document attributes, and ensure ERP records and QA logs are accurately updated, while coordinating shipments and maintaining sample documentation.