Project Coordinator | $60,000-$65,000 | Engineering & Manufacturing

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

Why Apply?

• Direct-hire opportunity
• $60,000-$65,000 annual salary
• Stable, growing organization
• Highly collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work closely with engineering, operations, and program leadership
• Excellent benefits package
• Unique 9/80 schedule providing additional personal time

Apply Today

If you're a detail-oriented coordinator who enjoys keeping projects organized, driving schedules, and working cross-functionally with engineering and production teams, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.