Prototype Coordinator

Job Description

About the Team

The New Programs team plays a key role in supporting product launches, engineering changes, and mass production activities by coordinating prototype manufacturing and delivery. Working closely with Corporate Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, Engineering Change Management, and cross-functional plant teams, the department ensures customer requirements are met on time and with the highest quality standards. The team operates in a fast-paced automotive environment where collaboration, planning, and customer focus are essential to success. Continuous compliance with quality, environmental, health and safety standards is a fundamental part of daily operations.

What you can look forward to as Prototype Coordinator:

• Coordinate prototype orders received from Corporate Engineering and/or customers during product launches, engineering changes, and mass production phases.
• Manage cross-functional activities required for prototype manufacturing, collection, assembly, shipment, and customer delivery.
• Serve as the main communication interface between the Corporate Prototype Team, Sales, and multidisciplinary plant teams.
• Support the implementation and tracking of engineering changes to ensure successful execution and launch readiness.
• Prepare prototype quotations and support Purchasing with purchase orders for service parts.
• Participate in regular meetings with corporate teams and provide status updates on prototype activities.
• Generate monthly prototype sales reports and support the administration of new component inventories.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and company management systems, including Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety, C-TPAT, OEA, and corporate standards.

Your Profile as Prototype Coordinator:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the automotive industry and related operational or engineering areas.
• Experience coordinating projects, prototypes, engineering changes, or launch activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to manage priorities and meet demanding deadlines.
• Advanced English language proficiency, both written and spoken.
• High level of organization, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Availability to work flexible schedules when required by business needs.

Why you should choose ZF in Santa Rosa?

• Opportunity to work in a global automotive technology company with exposure to international teams and customers.
• Participation in new product launches and engineering projects that directly impact business growth.
• Collaborative and multidisciplinary work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strong commitment to quality, environmental sustainability, health and safety, and operational excellence.
• Professional development opportunities within a dynamic manufacturing organization.