Assistant Project Manager - Rail & Manufacturing Path to PM

Woojin IS America, Inc; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, Critical Illness)

Job summary

A leading transportation equipment provider in California is seeking a detail-driven Assistant Project Manager to coordinate vehicle and subsystem projects. This role involves managing project activities, ensuring timely documentation, and collaborating with teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 4-8 years of experience in engineering or manufacturing. Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $100,000 and comprehensive health benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in project coordination or execution within engineering or manufacturing.
• PMP/CAPM certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Familiarity with industrial or transportation manufacturing is a plus.
• Korean language proficiency is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily project activities and priorities across teams.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and cost control.
• Maintain accurate dashboards, risk registers, and action trackers.
• Manage open issues, risks, and change items through to resolution.
• Monitor supplier deliverables and ensure timely documentation.
• Prepare and present project updates to leadership.
• Drive collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency with MS Project

Proficiency with MS Office

Proficiency with SharePoint

Proficiency with Power BI

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or Project Management

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

A leading transportation equipment provider in California is seeking a detail-driven Assistant Project Manager to coordinate vehicle and subsystem projects. This role involves managing project activities, ensuring timely documentation, and collaborating with teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 4-8 years of experience in engineering or manufacturing. Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $100,000 and comprehensive health benefits are offered.