Hybrid Prototype Analyst bei Altair

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Prototype Analyst

Job Summary:

Our client in Irvine, CA is looking for a Prototype Analyst. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

Most important skills/responsibilities: 

Master Parts List (MPL) Management & Validation:

• Collaborate with Prototype Engineering to integrate process-related data into the MPL.
• Good understanding of product data management (PDM).
• Strong experience in data analysis. 

Key Responsibilities:

Master Parts List (MPL) Management & Validation:

• 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.

Change Management & System Alignment:

• 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.
• Regularly communicate with the warehouse team to update part availability.

Production & Build Support:

• 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.
   

What You Will Need:

Basics:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Data Management.
• Experience with change management processes and tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to navigate complex data challenges.
• Salary range: 60k - 78k annual. 

Preferred:

• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
• Previous experience in an EV or automotive prototype development environment.
• Understanding of vehicle architecture and systems, (preferably the electrical and wiring harnesses).
• Experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company that provides software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world’s most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges.

Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.