Prototype Lab Coordinator

Molex; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Molex in Conway, AR is seeking a Prototype Lab Coordinator to coordinate procurement, materials, tooling, and lab resources for prototype development.

You will partner with engineering, supply chain, tooling shops, and external vendors to source components, manage inventory, shipping, and documentation, and support PoC timelines with clear communication.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle priorities in a fast‑paced technical environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Logistics coordination

Supplier management

MS Office

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Supply Chain/Engineering/Logistics

Tools

Inventory management software

Purchasing systems

MS Office

Job description

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.

Our Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).