Project Coordinator, Manufacturing Engineering (intelligence Systems)

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Santa Ana, CA · Manufacturing : Manufacturing Engineering : Manufacturing Engineering

Project Coordinator for Manufacturing Engineering team at a defense technology company. The role involves coordinating the deployment and communication of new tools, processes, and capabilities, acting as a liaison between product teams and the automation team within manufacturing engineering. Responsibilities include monitoring project tasks, identifying risks, generating schedules, facilitating communication, managing documentation, and supporting department leadership.

What you'd actually do

  1. Monitor project tasks, assign responsibilities, and track progress to ensure completion
  2. Identify and address issues, analyze risks, and coordinate to help the project stay on course
  3. Generate detailed Gantt chart schedules to ensure cross-functional alignment and on time delivery of Manufacturing Engineering deliverables
  4. Proactively identify potential schedule risks (e.g., supply chain delays for hardware, technical hurdles, resource conflicts, external dependencies)
  5. Ensure that the right people (engineers, specialists), equipment, and facilities are available _when needed_ according to the schedule

Skills

Required

  • Minimum 1-2 years professional experience as a project or program coordinator
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
  • A reliable self-starter, highly organized, resourceful, with attention to detail
  • A team player who is highly collaborative with the ability to handle complex projects
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Knowledge and/or experience of Confluence/JIRA, SharePoint and Airtable are a plus
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment

What the JD emphasized

  • U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities