Project Coordinator

Astronics; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Astronics-PECO, a subsidiary of Astronics, is seeking a Project Coordinator to join our on-site team and support project management activities in aerospace manufacturing. Attention to detail is essential as you track information, documentation, and schedules where accuracy affects production and quality outcomes.

You will work with production staff, engineers, and leadership, learn technical aspects, and be coachable.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of project management principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.
• Associate’s degree or higher in related field, preferred.
• Knowledge of Aerospace and/or defense manufacturing, preferred.
• Knowledge of Kaizen and lean manufacturing techniques, preferred.
• Willing and able to travel for work up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules and documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting minutes.
• Track project deliverables and timelines to ensure milestones are met.
• Maintain project files, databases, and documentation systems.
• Facilitate communication between project stakeholders, including team members, clients, and suppliers.
• Assist in budget reporting.
• Prepare project status reports and update project dashboards.
• Identify and elevate issues or risks to project leadership for resolution.
• Facilitate risk review meetings and maintain risk register

Skills

Project management principles

Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Travel up to 10%

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Coordinator

Astronics Subsidiary

Location

Description

Astronics-PECO designs, certifies, manufactures, and sells a wide range of products to commercial, government, and military markets throughout the world. Our highly engineered interior and structural aerospace products are supplied to the largest aircraft manufacturers and are installed in aircraft around the globe, and our military products are used in critical national defense applications. The Max-Viz enhanced visions systems (EVS) are designed and certified for use as an improvement to safety by a vast array of airplanes, helicopters, and unmanned-aerial-vehicles in the commercial, government, and military marketplace. PECO-Controls are well established temperature control devices designed for applications where high quality is a must, such as the hospitality industry, commercial cooking, and other critical applications.

We are looking for a Project Coordinator to join our on-site team and support project management activities. Attention to detail is essential, as this individual will be responsible for tracking information, documentation, and schedules where accuracy directly affects production and quality outcomes. The role also requires someone who is relationship-driven and can work effectively with people across all levels of the organization, including production staff, engineers, and leadership. Because this position involves learning the technical and procedural aspects of aerospace manufacturing, candidates should be coachable, open to feedback, and willing to adapt their approach as they gain experience

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules and documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting minutes.
• Track project deliverables and timelines to ensure milestones are met.
• Maintain project files, databases, and documentation systems.
• Facilitate communication between project stakeholders, including team members, clients, and suppliers.
• Assist in budget reporting.
• Prepare project status reports and update project dashboards.
• Identify and elevate issues or risks to project leadership for resolution.
• Facilitate risk review meetings and maintain risk register

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.
• Associate’ degree or higher in related field, preferred
• Knowledge of Aerospace and/or defense manufacturing, preferred
• Knowledge of Kaizen and lean manufacturing techniques, preferred
• Willing and able to travel for work up to 10% of the time

Employment Eligibility Requirements

• This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background and drug screening (including cannabis). Applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug and background screenings will not be considered for employment.

Accommodation Requests

Astronics PECO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail] or call: 503-387-6045. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Astronics-PECO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Position Requirements

See above.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

About the Organization Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For over 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. The Company's strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to its targeted markets.

For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit www.Astronics.com.

EOE Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.