Project Coordinator

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY                    

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

 

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?

Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:                                  

The Engineering Project Coordinator will organize, manage, lead, and harmonize projects and activities ranging from simple to medium complexity within the Product Development department as directed by the Department Managers and GM. This role manages and monitors projects from inception to completion, assuring satisfactory completion and coordinates with all functional departments and upper-level management.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads, manages, facilitates, cross-functional, product development projects from inception of projects to closure, which may include establishing schedules and budget monitoring
• Monitors and tracks project progress. Measures project progress against project goals and manages core team to make corrections, as necessary
• Organizes project activities that may require interdepartmental meetings and communication ensuring completion of the program/project on schedule and within budget constraints
• Monitors the program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with “internal customer” or department personnel
• Regularly reports project status; develops metrics and goals to monitor performance and effectiveness
• Establishes and maintains capacity planning and reporting for engineering resources
• Contributes to relevant design / development processes as appropriate
• Works closely with and takes guidance from Product Development GM, Directors and Managers
• Other duties as assigned

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a standard office environment and engineering lab with opportunity to work remotely
• Some Domestic and International travel of up to 5%
• Interfaces with internal customers in all functional areas and may interface with external customers

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to present ideas in a clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing
• Capability to respond quickly, decisively, assertively, and professionally to changing requirements in demand, product description, and material demand
• Ability to collaborate and involve others in decision-making and problem solving
• Ability to organize, schedule, coordinate, and negotiate effectively and to set priorities in a manner which ensures maximum performance and goal accomplishment
• Good understanding of ERP systems and the ability to apply to manufacturing processes
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of demand-based manufacturing systems
• Excellent PC skills, including Excel, Word, MS Standard Office. Project a plus
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work with several semi-complex projects simultaneously
• Must be able to interact with people at all levels and locations in the organization

 

EXPERIENCE:                                  

Essential:

• 1+ years direct experience in managing multiple product design projects in addition to relevant professional certifications is required
• Experience in a high mix/low volume product design environment
• Previous Microsoft Project experience

 

Preferred:

• Experience with JIRA or similar tools
• Experience within high performanc