Project Coordinator

Element Materials Technology•Irvine, CA

13d•$28 - $33

About The Position

Element has an opportunity for a Project Coordinator to join our growing team in Irvine. Acting as the liaison between the client and the business, this fantastic opportunity will be responsible for the coordination and scheduling of external customer test requirements, from order acceptance through to test completion. Element Irvine provides EMI/EMC, Dynamics, & Environmental Test Services for the telecommunications (NEBS), commercial electronics, wireless, medical, and product safety industries. If you're interested in a rewarding and exciting career in the TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification) industry, I encourage you to apply!

Requirements

Experience working within a technical environment
Ability to coordinate customer requirements
Exposure to the materials testing environment and working with test results and quotations is significantly advantageous
Experience managing the needs of various stakeholders including the customer, operations, technical teams and sales
Ability to plan, organize and manage workload effectively within the defined area of responsibility
Ability to review performance, identify problems and contribute to solution
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to apply logical reasoning and analytical thinking

Nice To Haves

Exposure to the materials testing environment and working with test results and quotations is significantly advantageous

Responsibilities

Coordinate and schedule testing appointments for Irvine clients: develop and distribute finalized test schedules
Work closely with the laboratory team and customers to provide daily updates to the job status report
Managing expectations prior to and during testing
Project delays and failures, including any additional costs
Postponements/cancellations highlighted to Operations Manager
Assist in delivering monthly revenue targets and weekly forecasting
Ensure managers are completing contract reviews in a timely manner
Ensure sales order acknowledgements are issued in a timely manner and customers are aware of their input requirements
Providing support to Sales team to meet customer test dates at enquiry and or quotation stage
Efficient response times to Sales and customers
Organize and optimize office layout, monitor office supplies and equipment, and manage vendor and maintenance relationships
Ensure that agreed metrics are achieved: revenue versus budget forecasts, On Time Delivery Metrics, and ‘First Time Right’ Metrics
Manage shipping, receiving, and storage of lab and client equipment, including coordinating equipment needs for projects
Support 5s process
Perform other duties or special projects as required