Engineering Project Coordinator

Woodward, Inc. • Fort Collins, CO

5d • $56,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Woodward's Industrial Product Division in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking an Engineering Project Coordinator. The Engineering Project Coordinator supports project and product execution by helping manage schedules, artifacts, deliverables, and cross-functional communication. This role coordinates hardware, software, and other product builds, supports project governance activities, and helps track project status, risks, and issues under the direction of the Project or Program Manager.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage schedules, tasks, and documentation to ensure project operations run smoothly.
• Keeps track of deadlines, deliverables, and dependencies across the project lifecycle.
• Organizes meetings, resources, and workflows efficiently.
• Supports the project manager in developing and maintaining schedules.
• Prioritizes tasks based on urgency and importance.
• Ensures deadlines are met and dependencies are managed effectively.
• Facilitates clear and effective communication between team members, stakeholders, and project/program managers.
• Provides regular updates on project progress, issues, and milestones.
• Drafts reports, meeting minutes, and project documentation.
• Communicates stakeholder feedback to the project manager and team.
• Addresses stakeholder inquiries and concerns promptly (reactive).
• Assists in aligning stakeholder priorities with project deliverables.
• Supports risk identification and mitigation efforts.
• Identifies and resolves issues that arise during project execution.
• Escalates problems to the project manager while offering potential solutions.
• Prepares project status reports, dashboards, and summaries for stakeholders.
• Maintains up-to-date records of project activities, budgets, and progress.
• Documents lessons learned and project outcomes for future reference.
• Works closely with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to facilitate project execution.
• Fosters a collaborative environment where team members can contribute effectively.
• Coordinates cross-functional teams and ensures alignment on tasks and objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust schedules or plans in response to changes based on direction from the Project/Program Manager.
• Supports the team in adapting to new processes or tools.
• Remains calm and resourceful during unexpected challenges.
• Demonstrated competency in using project management tools like Planisware or Jira.
• Tracks project metrics and reporting progress to the project manager.
• Strong competency in using ERP and planning tools to track and manage parts required for project execution.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to solve complex problems
• Must be a U.S. Person within the meaning of ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Responsibilities

• Assist with projects.
• Facilitate project issues including with suppliers and customers.
• Coordinate all product builds (i.e., Hardware, Software, etc.).
• Manage and track project artifacts (schedule, budget, risks, etc.) at discretion of Project/Program Manager.
• Participate in project meetings.
• Assist with gate and project deliverables.

Benefits

• Annual cash bonus opportunity
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities
• 12 paid holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed