Engineering Project Coordinator: Drive Efficiency

Abimar Foods; Abilene (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Abimar Foods in Abilene, TX seeks an Engineering Project Manager to coordinate and manage engineering and technical development projects. You will lead maintenance, electric, and mechanical engineering services, coordinating outside contractors and vendors while overseeing budgets and schedules.

The role requires a mechanical engineering degree and 3+ years in manufacturing, with strong analytical and organizational skills to drive efficiency and cost reductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work by outside contractors and engineering consultants.
• Oversee workflow, staffing, budget allocation, and scheduling.
• Create strategic action plans and cost estimates for materials, time, and labor.
• Facilitate development of project plans and designs.
• Analyze materials, equipment, and practices; recommend improvements.
• Assess vendor capabilities and financial status.
• Supervise project progress and compare actual vs. estimated costs.
• Collaborate with design groups to adjust plans when issues arise.
• Identify modifications to improve efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Prepare periodic progress and cost reports for leadership.
• Ensure compliance with codes, guidelines, and policies.

Skills

Adaptability

Team development

Mechanical engineering

Quality mindset

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical problem solving

Task prioritization

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Masters degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Abimar Foods in Abilene, TX seeks an Engineering Project Manager to coordinate and manage engineering and technical development projects. You will lead maintenance, electric, and mechanical engineering services, coordinating outside contractors and vendors while overseeing budgets and schedules.

The role requires a mechanical engineering degree and 3+ years in manufacturing, with strong analytical and organizational skills to drive efficiency and cost reductions.