Engineering Project Coordinator

JOB TITLE: ENGINEERING PROJECT COORDINATOR DEPARTMENT: R & D – RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT REPORTS TO: DESIGN ENGINEERING MANAGER Onsite - 5 days a week POSITION OVERVIEW: The Engineering Project Coordinator will support the Research & Development organization by coordinating engineering projects and maintaining the department's Project Management Office (PMO) tools, databases, reporting systems, and project documentation. This role is intended for an early-career engineering professional interested in technical project management and engineering operations. The Associate Engineering Project Manager will serve as the primary administrator of the department's project management systems while supporting cross-functional teams through the entire product development lifecycle. Working closely with Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations, this position will ensure project information remains accurate, standardized, and visible while supporting the successful execution of new product development, engineering changes, sourcing initiatives, and continuous improvement projects. OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Our purpose is to make height safety simple so our partners could focus on what’s important to them. One Team. One Goal. We go further together – diverse in our talents, united in our goal of making safe simple. Stand Tall. We step up to the toughest challenges and stand up for what’s right. Dare to be Different. We’re open-minded and unafraid – prepared to go against the herd when we think there is a better way. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Serve as the primary administrator for Engineering PMO tools, databases, and project management systems - Maintain project portfolio, ensuring schedules, milestones, deliverables, and project status remain current - Support Engineering Project Managers and Design Engineers with project planning, scheduling, and coordination activities - Coordinate Engineering Stage Gate deliverables and monitor project progression through the product development process - Generate and maintain engineering dashboards, KPI reports, portfolio metrics, and executive project summaries - Maintain Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) tracking systems and associated reporting - Coordinate weekly project review meetings, capture meeting minutes, and track action items through completion - Develop and maintain standardized project templates, documentation, and engineering procedures - Assist with resource planning and engineering workload reporting - Support implementation and continuous improvement of engineering processes, workflows, and project management standards - Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Management, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure project information remains aligned across departments - Assist with engineering documentation, project records, and document control activities - Maintain engineering project files to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and revision control - Support implementation of automation and reporting improvements using Microsoft business applications - Work in accordance with company processes, quality standards, and ISO procedures - Perform other duties as assigned by the Design Engineering Manager ATTRIBUTES: - Exceptional organizational and time management skills - Strong attention to detail with a high level of data accuracy - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously - Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset - Strong customer service attitude toward internal stakeholders - Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple departments - Proficient in prioritizing competing tasks and meeting deadlines - Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn new systems and technologies. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Required: - Associate’s degree in an engin…