Project Coordinator

ECHO Incorporated is an industry leader in developing and manufacturing high-performance, professional-grade, handheld outdoor power equipment. With distributors and thousands of dealers across North and South America, ECHO is constantly anticipating the future of the outdoor power equipment industry and the need for environmental sustainability. Working for ECHO means joining a team of people who are committed to collaboration, innovation, creativity, and high-quality products that make us a globally competitive brand. ECHO is expanding its Product Development team with the addition of Project Coordinators! As a Project Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Product Managers and Project Managers to ensure the successful development and launch of new products. The salary range for this position is $50,000-$65,000 based on experience and qualifications. This is a hybrid position that will offer the flexibility of working from home and on-site at our Lake Zurich facility. ECHO’s benefits include: 11 paid holidays Extremely affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance PTO 5% 401K match Tuition reimbursement Annual performance bonus Duties/Responsibilities: Participate in the successful development and launch of assigned new product development projects. Support Project Manager for assigned projects as needed. Create and maintain the detailed project schedule and task list for assigned projects, using supplied template and software. Attend regular project meetings and document discussion notes and action items. Lead meetings for assigned projects. Track tasks and past-due tasks for timely completion. Coordinate new product launch materials (e.g., packaging, marketing collateral, sell sheets, samples) with various departments (e.g., Sales, Operations, Regulatory, Marketing). Setup new items in the company ERP system and verify item data accuracy with relevant departments. Assist with preparing stage-gate documents for assigned projects, which will be presented by the team to senior management for approval. Maintain organized, up-to-date project files and documentation to ensure a clear record across the product development process. Serve as a point of contact for cross-departmental coordination, helping ensure alignment on timelines, deliverables, and dependencies among departments. Job Experience/Skills: 1-2 years of Project Management, Marketing, Product Development, Engineering or Sales experience. Familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices. Proficiency with Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and follow-through on assigned tasks Experience with development and manufacturing of physical products highly preferred. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with development and manufacturing of physical products highly preferred. Education: Bachelor's degree in a business-related field, operations, or engineering. Equal Opportunity Employment: We an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants. E-Verification: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Talentify