Prototype Supervisor

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for creating and testing prototype cases to meet R&D project specifications. The Prototype Supervisor ensures quality standards are met within set deadlines, optimizes workshop resources, and maintains workspace order.

Essential Functions, Duties, And Responsibilities

Tasks may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure production of prototype cases in alignment with R&D requirements.
• Conduct mechanical tests (operation, resistance) on prototypes.
• Install prototypes both in the factory and occasionally at client sites as part of ongoing developments.
• Manage inventory of prototype cases, overseeing destruction as directed by the R&D Director.
• Optimize the utilization of human and material resources within the workshop.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization within the Prototypes workshop.
  
  
  

Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Skills

Required:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a related position, with basic management, refrigeration, or air conditioning experience.
• Languages: Intermediate English proficiency.
  
  
  

Skills:

• Design Understanding: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (e.g., sheet metal, machined parts).
• Assembly: Proficient in assembling mechanical components with common tools.
• Operation Knowledge: Familiar with case functionality to ensure effective assembly.
• Component Creation: Able to create prototype components (machining, 3D printing).
• Workshop Management: Skilled in first-level maintenance of machines and managing stock of raw materials.
• Electrical Assembly: Capable of performing basic electrical assemblies.
• Handling & Installation: Certified to handle cases using appropriate tools like forklifts and pallet trucks.
• Testing & Documentation: Conduct tests, record results using measurement devices, and maintain test documentation.
• Process Improvement: Proactively suggests improvements to enhance quality and productivity in prototype production.
  
  
  

Associated Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Understanding of production and testing processes.
• Proficiency in assembly, operation, and handling of prototype cases.
• Familiarity with stock and machine maintenance, ensuring operational efficiency.
  
  
  

Core Job Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following job competencies:

• Cooperation/Teamwork – Works harmoniously and contributes to building a positive team spirit while working with others to get a job done; responds positively to instructions and procedures.
• Oral/Written Communication – Expresses oneself clearly in conversation and expresses oneself clearly in business writing. Listens and gets clarification while following work instructions. Responds well to questions. Uses grammatically correct, concrete, specific language.
• Attention to Detail – Ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently including but not limited to following verbal and written instructions.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time and instills same in team members supervised.
• Fostering Innovation – Ability to develop, sponsor, or support the introduction of new and improved methods, products, procedures, or technologies.
• Managing Work - Establishing a course of action for self-and/or others to accomplish specific goals by planning proper assignments of personnel and appropriate allocation of resources.
• Results Orientation – Ability to focus on the desired result of one’s own or team’s work, setting challenging goals, focusing effort on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them.
  
  
  

License/Certification

Preferred: Forklift operation certification.

Working Environment & Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Environment: Workshop setting with occasional client site visits.
• Physical Requirements: Capable of moving cases using tools, standing for extended periods, and performing manual assembly.
• Travel: Occasional travel for client site installations as required.
  
  
  

Equipment or Machines Routinely Used in This Position

• Hand tools, power tools, forklift, pallet truck, dimensional measuring devices, and 3D printing machines.
  
  
  

Review Procedures

A regular review and evaluation of the team members’ work performance will be conducted.