New Product Coordinator

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• 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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

LMA RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This role does not have direct people-management responsibilities

QUALITIES FOR SUCCESS:

• 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.
• Proficient with hand-held measuring instruments, including micrometers, height gauges, calipers, indicators, and optical comparators.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principles and the ability to interpret related requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and help resolve nonconforming materials, parts, or production issues.
• Ability to support QMS improvements, customer demand, sales growth, and ISO standard requirements.
• Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Injection molding industry experience preferred.
• Professional, respectful, adaptable, and able to develop workable solutions in a changing environment

• Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds unaided
• Must be able to stand for long periods and occasionally bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, grasp, climb steps, walk, and stand on concrete surfaces
• Competitive spirit but plays within the rules