Product Development Coordinator

Product Development Coordinator role to support our growing mattress manufacturing company. Future employees will have the opportunity to join Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance on the first of the month following date of hire.
We offer 10 holidays, vacation, sick pay, and 401k employer match
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E.S. Kluft & Company is known for a long story of building only the best mattress in the U.S.! We are the company of choice for luxurious high-quality mattresses and want to be the employer of choice for your next career employment opportunity.

JOB SUMMARY:

Member of the NPD team, the Product Coordinator supports the Product Manager in the execution of product development, research, and certification initiatives. This role serves as the operational and administrative backbone of the R&D function – ensuring accurate documentation, timely sample tracking, and coordination across internal team and external vendors to deliver high quality products efficiently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Product Development Support
• Assist in the coordination of the New Product Development (NPD) process, from concept through production handoff.
• Prepare and maintain product specifications, BOMs, and MLBs under the direction of the Product Manager.
• Manage sample requests, tracking, and approvals for development and presentation purposes.
• Support communication with vendors regarding new material developments, testing requirements, and sustainability documentation.
• Coordinate packaging details, product labeling, and technical documentation for new and existing collections.
• Certifications & Compliance
• Collect, organize, and maintain component certifications (e.g., Oeko-Tex, FR test reports, etc.).
• Track and update product compliance documentation to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Support the Product Manager in submitting and maintaining Oeko-Tex & other certifications for new collections.
• Cross-functional coordination
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure all product information is accurate and up to date in the ERP system.
• Communicate with the Marketing and Training teams to provide product data, photography details, and technical specifications for collateral materials.
• Maintain organized and accessible R&D files and databases, ensuring traceability of product changes and development history.

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, product development, textile engineering, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in product development, R&D, or manufacturing coordination (preferably in the textile, furniture, or bedding industry).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with ERP systems preferred.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills across departments and with external partners.
• Passion for innovation, product design, and continuous improvement.

• Capability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to reach objects and perform tasks that may involve pushing or pulling objects.
• Ability to remain in a seated position for extended periods and stand or walk during work activities.

• This position works out of the Rancho Cucamonga plant and in a combination of an office setting and production floor setting.
• Minimal travel (10%) is required for this position to meet with agencies, clients and exhibitions.