Aerospace & Defense Project Coordinator

Description

The Project Coordinator is part of the Operations Team and is responsible for planning and executing a range of aerospace/defense projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan and manage manufacturing build plans, supplier selection, and material procurement
• Draft purchase orders in accordance with the procurement plan
• Maintain and update job schedules and status
• Communicate with key customers, suppliers, and service providers to ensure project milestones are met
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams in Sales, Engineering, Production and Quality

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with an aptitude and intertest to learn new software and systems
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented; Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Positive, professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexible and adaptable to change, creative problem solver
• Able to work independently with little supervision
• Several years of relevant professional experience in a comparable role (we will accept entry-level applicants with strong qualifications)
• Engineering, Operations Management, and/or other technical background
• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel; knowledge of Asana, MS Project, Smartsheet or comparable software preferred

Work Experience / Education

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance in Engineering discipline
• Experience in position accountable for project coordination & success preferred