Project Specialist

Duration: 1 year contract + potential extensions Must Haves: High School Diploma or GED 2+ years of experience in project coordination, project management, or a related administrative/technical support role (internships/co-ops accepted) 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (machining, gear manufacturing, automotive, or related) Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously in a manufacturing environment. Experience developing and maintaining project schedules, timelines, and milestone tracking. Experience supporting project budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and financial reconciliation activities. Experience working directly with suppliers, contractors, and/or equipment vendors. Strong documentation and reporting experience, including project status updates and risk tracking Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field 2+ years of experience in automotive, powertrain, gear manufacturing, or machining environments Familiarity with gear manufacturing processes including hobbing, shaving, grinding, deburring, chamfering, blanking, and heat treatment Experience supporting capital projects and Appropriation Requests (ARs) Experience with budget tracking, purchase orders, and financial reconciliation Knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, 8D, 5-Why, and PPAP Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma exposure (Poka-Yoke, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement) Experience coordinating contractors, equipment installations, and machine/tooling projects PMP or CAPM certification preferred Job Summary: The Project Specialist is responsible for managing the execution of plant-funded capital projects and quality improvement initiatives within a gear manufacturing and machining environment. This role serves as the primary liaison between gear machining engineering, quality, maintenance, skilled trades, finance, purchasing, and external contractors/vendors to ensure projects are properly scoped, funded, scheduled, and completed. Responsibilities include coordinating equipment installations, tooling and fixture upgrades, error-proofing initiatives, contractor activities, budget tracking, purchase order management, and project documentation. The Project Specialist will support manufacturing processes including hobbing, shaving, grinding, deburring, chamfering, blanking, and heat treatment operations while driving projects that improve safety, quality, throughput, and operational efficiency. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, cross-functional communication, project management capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects from concept through implementation and closeout Compensation: $30/hr to $35/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location. #J-18808-Ljbffr