Prototype Engineer

Premier Staffing Solution•Irvine, CA

About The Position

The Prototype Data Analyst is a critical cross-functional role responsible for managing and validating Master Parts Lists (MPLs) for all builds. This role ensures the accuracy of part data through collaboration with Prototype Engineering and regular alignment checks. Crucially, the analyst will also manage logistics data analysis, monitor internal pull systems (WMS/ERP) to maintain inventory accuracy and seamless material flow, and correlate digital part data with the physical movement of materials in the warehouse. The position involves managing change management, supporting part shortage and deviation meetings, and reporting on part status during build tracking. A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Data Management is required, along with a strong understanding of product data management (PDM) and change management processes. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, a proactive approach to complex data challenges, and experience with ERP/MRP and PLM systems. A background in the automotive or EV prototype environment is a bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Data Management.
Strong understanding of product data management (PDM) and change management processes.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Strong analytical skills.
Proactive approach to complex data challenges.
Experience with ERP/MRP and PLM systems.

Nice To Haves

Background in the automotive or EV prototype environment.

Responsibilities

Create and validate Master Parts Lists (MPLs) for all builds, working hand-in-hand with the internal engineering team and partner companies.
Ensure MPL accuracy through regular Bill of Materials (BOM) to MPL alignment checks.
Collaborate with Prototype Engineering to integrate process-related data into the MPL.
Perform validations regularly (e.g., weekly) to maintain MPL accuracy.
Analyze logistics data and monitor internal pull systems (WMS/ERP) to ensure inventory accuracy and seamless material flow.
Correlate digital data with physical material flow, including processing goods receipts and resolving on-floor issues like labeling or packing discrepancies.
Regularly communicate with the warehouse team to update part availability and ensure proper supply chain functioning.
Manage changes effectively by approving and executing Change Management (CM) tickets.
Maintain system alignment by analyzing, debugging, and correlating data during transfers between various platforms.
Support part shortage meetings, providing clear and concise status updates on all critical issues.
Support deviation meetings to ensure all necessary changes are accurately incorporated into the MPL.
Report the clear part status throughout the duration of the build tracking.
Support Change Review Boards (CRBs) for any last-minute changes that may be needed.