Engineering Operations Coordinator

Ametek, Inc.•Bothell, WA

About The Position

AR Modular in Bothell, Washington, is hiring an Engineering Operations Coordinator to perform technical administrative functions and lead changes to procedures and processes used by the engineering team. The role supports the product lifecycle management (PLM) process, product development process, and program management across multiple development projects. As part of the engineering organization, the coordinator will contribute to developing next-generation products and improving efficiency and time-to-market. The position bridges technical operations and administrative functions to support smooth execution of engineering programs and initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous experience with hardware development and production.
Solid communication skills and ability to communicate across functional teams, including engineering, production, sales, and leadership.
Familiarity with PLM systems such as Aras, Windchill, or Arena.
Detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in regulated environments, such as medical devices, aerospace, or automotive.

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage engineering documentation in accordance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
Own engineering customer-facing documentation, including datasheets and user manuals.
Ensure engineering documentation is consistent and clear for stakeholders, including production, sales, and purchasing.
Own the PLM tool and process, driving tickets through the process, editing bills of materials (BOMs), updating tickets, managing user access and workflows, and maintaining data integrity.
Lead weekly triage meetings to review the status of open ECRs, ECOs, and DEVs.
Improve PLM processes to reduce the effort required to create changes and improve communication between stakeholders.
Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to ensure accurate BOMs, part numbers, and change orders, including updates in the ERP system.
Drive engineering-team process improvements to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
Oversee adoption of engineering processes, including product development, change management, and lifecycle management.
Identify opportunities to streamline engineering operations and documentation workflows.
Develop and implement best practices for document control, compliance, and PLM usage.
Facilitate communication and coordination across engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.
Support product delivery schedules and budget updates for multiple engineering development programs.
Provide program-status updates to engineering, sales, and production leadership.
Drive production support to meet scheduled deadlines.