Engineering Project Coordinator

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc • Fort Collins, CO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineering Coordinator manages New Product Introduction (NPI) activities required to successfully support the design, build, and transfer of new products from AE’s global design centers into manufacturing. Acts as support between the Project Management Office (PMO), Research and Development (R&D), Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and helps with Bill of Materials (BOM) completion and readiness.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and / or experience with planning, scheduling, or organizing tasks.
• Proven track record of success and growth in positions of increasing responsibility.
• Experience working in a team and group setting.
• Ability to lead, plan and support the team related to any material management.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, engineers, and peers.
• Ability to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Windows-based platforms and with computer-based tools including working knowledge of Database, Spreadsheet, and Word Processing software.
• Ability to multitask and work to strict deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to embrace new technology and demonstrate an understanding of computer-based systems/equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of manufacturing planning/scheduling and the processes associated with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and ERP
• 2 years of experience supporting engineering team, administrative support, or any related experience.
• Knowledge of planning tools, software or CMMS systems

Responsibilities

• Work closely with program management team to support different programs in development.
• Support program management team with documentation and maintain PMO SharePoint.
• Work with program management team to ensure build plans are in place for all programs.
• Coordinate with engineering to support and maintain BOMs and make sure they are available in the system for all phases of development.
• Assist in the purchase of unique and/or unreleased materials to support build of early prototypes or demo units as needed in critical situations.
• Expedite purchase orders and materials needed by engineering for all urgent demonstration units. Work closely with planners and material program managers.
• Assist Design Engineering (DE) to process change orders in the Enterprise Resource Planning- IPRO (ERP) system.
• Ensures all relevant people are expeditiously advised of changes to materials.
• Work implementation dates on Engineering Change Order (ECO) to meet design needs and minimize scrapping materials that could have been used.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with engineering, NPI buyers, planners and factory employees.
• Support DE and Program Manager (PM).
• Interfaces heavily with iPro, AEI’s ERP interface.
• iPro is an internal proprietary tool to interface with ERP systems (ie SAP, Oracle)- Training will be provided.

Benefits

• Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
• Company matched 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
• Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance
• Annual pay-for-performance incentive plan for eligible positions
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree