Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job Summary: Fat Fender Garage is a rapidly growing custom automotive manufacturer seeking an organized, systems-minded R&D Operations Coordinator to support our expanding Research & Development team. This on-site role plays a key part in maintaining clean, consistent digital file systems, coordinating technical documentation, and ensuring accurate information flows smoothly across departments. You’ll also collaborate with the design team to create installation instructions for custom products. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy bringing clarity and structure to complex workflows, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Organize and manage project files on our NAS server, including CAD models, technical drawings, and supporting documentation

Retroactively clean up and standardize legacy folders and file structures

Establish and uphold file naming conventions and digital organization practices across the R&D department

Disseminate up-to-date documentation and files to departments including procurement, sales, marketing, and shipping

Collaborate with the design team to create clear and accurate product installation instructions

Track file versions and updates to ensure team alignment

Identify inefficiencies in current documentation and communication workflows, and propose scalable improvements

Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in operations coordination, document control, or technical administration

Familiarity with CAD environments and design workflows (SolidWorks, Rhino, Fusion 360)

Experience with shared network storage systems (NAS)

Proficient in spreadsheet tools like Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets

Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

Clear communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally

Self-motivated and comfortable owning systems and processes

Preferred:

Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or fabrication environments

Background in technical writing or creating user-facing product documentation

Understanding of interdepartmental workflows (e.g., purchasing, shipping, marketing)

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on shop environment