Prototype Procurement & CAD Specialist

US Conec, Ltd.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

PTO & holidays

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Collaborative culture

Career growth

Job summary

US Conec, Ltd. in North Carolina is seeking a Prototype Procurement & CAD Specialist to drive rapid product development by coordinating prototype sourcing, vendor management, and purchasing, with emphasis on technical documentation.

You will work with R&D, Product Management, and Supply Chain to ensure prototypes and low-volume components are delivered on time, with strong emphasis on DFx feedback and CAD revision capabilities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience with the specified education combinations.
• Experience supporting prototype development, purchasing, supply chain, or technical project coordination.
• Experience communicating with internal stakeholders and external suppliers via phone, email, and virtual meetings.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for prototype molding, machining, stamping, and low-volume manufacturing vendors.
• Collaborate with R&D and Product Management to develop and submit RFQ packages for prototype components.
• Review vendor quotations and DFx feedback to facilitate timely responses and project progression.
• Create, modify, and maintain technical drawings and perform minor CAD model revisions.
• Coordinate shipment of raw materials, resins, and other supplies to external prototype vendors.
• Track prototype orders, monitor delivery schedules, and receive and distribute incoming prototype components.
• Execute purchasing transactions and supplier activities within the ERP system.
• Partner with internal 3D Printing teams to forecast material requirements and maintain inventory levels.
• Support procurement, maintenance scheduling, licensing, warranty management, and upkeep of in-house prototyping equipment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with strategic prototyping and machining suppliers to meet urgent and evolving needs.
• Research and qualify new prototype and low-volume vendors to expand supplier capabilities and capacity.
• Prepare reports, charts, presentations, and project updates using Microsoft Office.
• Participate in occasional supplier visits and business travel to strengthen partnerships.

Skills

Prototype coordination

Vendor management

Purchasing

Technical documentation

Reading drawings

Effective communication

Travel readiness

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

ERP systems

Job description

US Conec, Ltd. in North Carolina is seeking a Prototype Procurement & CAD Specialist to drive rapid product development by coordinating prototype sourcing, vendor management, and purchasing, with emphasis on technical documentation.

You will work with R&D, Product Management, and Supply Chain to ensure prototypes and low-volume components are delivered on time, with strong emphasis on DFx feedback and CAD revision capabilities.