Project Coordinator | SW Austin, TX | $60,000 - 65,000

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Located in Austin, TX

Salary: $60,000-65,000

Project Coordinator - Dripping Springs, TX

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

*If you are interested, please apply online through the job posting on our website and send your resume to Express Austin SW.

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.

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