Project Coordinator

Aston Carter • Seattle, WA

11d • $28 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

A mid-sized manufacturing firm in South Seattle is seeking a Project Coordinator for a 6-month contract-to-hire position. This role requires full-time onsite presence from Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch break. The position demands a pre-employment drug and background check.

Requirements

• Project coordination
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Customer service
• Scheduling meetings
• Administrative support
• Document control
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing
• Knowledge of Oracle systems
• Understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Project administration
• 2-3 years of experience working in a fast-paced aerospace or manufacturing setting.
• Strong experience working with clients to ensure they are well taken care of.

Nice To Haves

• Bonus if experienced with Oracle systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of new customer programs from contract award through production readiness, including detailed planning, risk assessment, and milestone tracking.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to translate customer specifications into actionable internal plans.
• Coordinate the setup of new part numbers, routings, work instructions, tooling/masking requirements, chemical processing parameters, and quality controls.
• Facilitate internal and external kick-off meetings, program reviews, and gate reviews to ensure alignment and progress.
• Track and report on program status, risks, issues, and key performance indicators such as on-time delivery, first-pass yield, and cost performance.
• Support customer communications regarding program milestones, changes, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, customer, and quality requirements during program launch.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and lessons learned to enhance future program integrations.
• Assist in capacity planning and resource allocation for new programs across multiple facilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees