Project Coordinator 6000065000 Engineering Manufacturing

Express Employment Professionals; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA options

FSA options

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Dripping Springs, TX is seeking a Project Coordinator to support program execution, production readiness, and engineering changes. The role links Program Management, Engineering, Purchasing, and Production to keep projects on schedule and materials aligned for success.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work across departments in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, science, operations, or related field.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, defense, or technical projects preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and production planning processes preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings or blueprints is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Support Program Managers throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Coordinate project activities across engineering, purchasing, and production teams.
• Track project milestones and help ensure on-time delivery of program objectives.
• Support internal and customer-facing project meetings.
• Drive material readiness activities and coordinate ERP requirements.
• Conduct production readiness meetings and schedule reviews.
• Coordinate implementation of engineering revisions across departments.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and monitor risks or delays.
• Support quality and compliance processes as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Project management

Schedule-driven

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Science, Operations

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** Project Coordinator - Dripping Springs, TX**

$60,000-$65,000 Direct Hire | Full-Time

Our client, an innovative engineering and manufacturing organization in the Southwest Austin/Dripping Springs area, is seeking a highly organized Project Coordinator to support program execution, production readiness, engineering changes, and material planning.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys coordinating across multiple teams, and has strong organizational, communication, and project management skills. The Project Coordinator serves as a key link between Program Management, Engineering, Purchasing, and Production to help ensure projects remain on schedule and materials, documentation, and resources are aligned for success.

** What You'll Do**

Project & Program Support

• Support Program Managers throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Coordinate project activities across engineering, purchasing, and production teams.
• Track project milestones and help ensure on-time delivery of program objectives.
• Support internal and customer-facing project meetings.

Production & Material Readiness

• Drive material readiness activities to support production schedules.
• Coordinate ERP requirements to ensure materials and documentation are available when needed.
• Conduct production readiness meetings and schedule reviews.
• Support production teams in maintaining schedule adherence.

Engineering Change Management

• Manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Coordinate implementation of engineering revisions across departments.
• Ensure drawing revisions are aligned with purchasing and production requirements.
• Evaluate change impacts and communicate updates to stakeholders.

Documentation & Process Control

• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
• Monitor project status and identify potential risks or delays.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, communication, and execution.
• Assist with quality and compliance processes as needed.

** What We're Looking For**

• Outstanding organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly schedule-driven with a focus on meeting commitments.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.
• Professional, accountable, and team-oriented approach.
• Comfortable interacting with engineering, manufacturing, and leadership teams.

** Preferred Qualifications**

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Science, Operations, or related field preferred.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, defense, or technical projects preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and production planning processes preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings or blueprints is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.

** Requirements**

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident due to ITAR-related requirements.
• Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to walk the production floor and collaborate with various departments.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.

** Benefits**

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial wellness, and work-life balance.

Health & Wellness

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Options

Time Off

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• PTO increases with tenure

Work-Life Balance

• 9/80 Work Schedule
• Enjoy every other Friday off, creating a three-day weekend twice each month

Professional Growth

• Training and Development Opportunities
• Skills Development Programs
• Career Growth Potential