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Assistant Product Developer

CALPAK is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Product Developer to join our dynamic Product Development team. This role involves direct engagement with vendors to source and evaluate raw materials and components, support in maintaining development schedules, and ensuring the accuracy of product costs and bills of materials. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in enhancing our product lines and maintaining the efficiency of our product development processes.

Responsibilities:

Vendor Coordination: Work directly with vendors to source various qualities of raw materials and components, expanding CALPAK’s material options and assisting in the transition to new materials.
Development Tracking: Assist in maintaining the Work-In-Progress (WIP) records for product development, ensuring major milestone dates are accurately recorded and alerting the Product Development Manager about potential delays or discrepancies.
Logistics Coordination: Manage all shipments between CALPAK headquarters and vendors, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of materials and products.
Sample Tracking: Organize all prototypes, final samples, and PP samples and help to confirm comments and call-outs.
Cost Management: Track material and sample-making (SMS) costs, verifying the accuracy of associated billing and negotiating costs based on total volume across vendors.
Inventory Management: Help manage and evaluate inventory of spare parts to ensure sufficient stock is available for warranty claims and repairs.
Archive Building: Assist in managing sample archives as well as developing an accurate and easy to use tracking method for identifying and pulling archive samples.
Documentation and Compliance: Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for each product and ensure compliance with CALPAK’s quality standards and industry regulations.
Provide any additional support as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree is a plus, but relevant work experience will also be considered.
1-3 years of experience in product development, preferably in the consumer goods or fashion industry.
Working knowledge of materials, costing, and product lifecycle management.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Proficiency in Google Suite, project management tools, and experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software is a plus.
Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop a plus.
Some travel required for meetings, events, or vendor visits.

Why CALPAK: Benefits & Perks

Annual bonus plan
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
401K w/ company matching
Life insurance & Disability coverage
Accrued paid time off & floating holidays
Monthly wellness credits
Dog friendly office
Employee discount

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What You Should Know About Assistant Product Developer, Calpak

At CALPAK, we are on the lookout for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Product Developer to become an essential part of our lively Product Development team! This exciting role provides the chance to engage directly with vendors, evaluating and sourcing raw materials and components. Your contribution will significantly enhance our product lines while helping to maintain smooth operations within our product development processes. As the Assistant Product Developer, your responsibilities will include keeping a close eye on development schedules, ensuring that product costs and bills of materials remain accurate. You’ll be coordinating vendor relationships, managing logistics for shipments, organizing prototypes, and tracking costs effectively. Your expertise will be key in keeping our inventory well-stocked for warranty claims and repairs. Additionally, you’ll help maintain the integrity of documentation and compliance with CALPAK’s quality standards. Ideal candidates will boast 1-3 years of experience in product development, particularly within the consumer goods or fashion industry, along with excellent organizational and communication skills. Having familiarity with Google Suite, project management tools, and possibly Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software will put you at an advantage. We also appreciate creativity; knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is a plus! By joining CALPAK, not only will you get to experience an exhilarating work environment, but you'll also enjoy a host of benefits, including a comprehensive health plan, an annual bonus plan, and even a dog-friendly office! Become a part of our team and help us take our products to the next level!

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What responsibilities does the Assistant Product Developer at CALPAK have?

The Assistant Product Developer at CALPAK is responsible for vendor coordination, development tracking, logistics coordination, sample tracking, cost management, inventory management, archive building, and maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with quality standards.