Job Type: Full Time – Hybrid – OC Division

$2,500 sign-on bonus after the successful completion of 90 days. The sign-on bonus is available exclusively to new employees who apply directly, not through a third-party recruiter.

This is a Hybrid role minimum Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in office in Hudson, MA.

The Project Coordinator for R&D is responsible for managing the operational aspects of new product development projects from initiation through product release. Key responsibilities include tracking project progress, negotiating tooling and unit costs, and providing status updates to management. The Project Coordinator works closely with Product Development Engineers and Product Managers (PMs) to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet all specified requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Organize project kick-off meetings to initiate new projects, define project goals, establish delivery timelines, draft project plans, and identify key milestones.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between engineers, PMs, and other stakeholders to drive new product development.
• Set up brainstorming sessions, leveraging both domestic and international resources to generate and refine design concepts.
• Monitor the status of all projects, proactively communicating any delays or obstacles with the R&D team and stakeholders to expedite progress.
• Lead R&D project operational tasks, including maintaining detailed records, managing development samples, and delivering regular project status updates to the R&D team.
• Maintain and update the R&D SharePoint/Teams site, ensuring project management records are current and accessible to engineers, PMs, and stakeholders.
• Work closely with engineers and PMs to establish project priorities and allocate resources based on needs and deadlines.
• Participate in design discussions aimed at minimizing tooling costs and reducing the overall cost of goods.
• Negotiate tooling and unit costs with suppliers, leveraging an understanding of tooling structures and material costs.
• Organize and maintain detailed records of development samples and component parts.
• Identify constraints and opportunities for improvement within the R&D team and report findings to management.
• Maintain strict confidentiality while fostering effective communication with both internal and external partners.
• Ensure high standards of communication among all parties involved, helping to keep team members accountable, motivated, and engaged.

Skills:

• Oral & Written Communication Skills
• Math Aptitude
• Professionalism
• Organization
• Multi-tasking
• Time Management
• Decision Making Skills
• Microsoft Office application Skills
• Detail oriented
• Problem Solving Skills
• Negotiation
• Mechanical Dexterity
• Work Well Under Pressure
• Technical Drawing Understanding

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Project Management, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in project management, product management, or a similar role
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) is required.
• Ability to understand basic engineering concepts and product structures.

Salary Description:

$22-$24 per hour

Want to join our Team! Apply today!

EEO Statement:

SENKO Advanced Components, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law (such as cancer), reproductive health decision making, genetic information , or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. SENKO Advanced Components, Inc.’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee related to an individual’s: physical or mental disability; sincerely held religious beliefs and practices; needs as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking; needs related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and/or any other reason required by applicable law, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship upon the Company’s business operations. Any applicant or employee who needs an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the Head of Human Resources to request such an accommodation. The individual should specify what accommodation is needed to perform the job and submit supporting documentation explaining the basis for the requested accommodation, to the extent permitted and in accordance with applicable law. The Company will review and analyze the request, including engaging in an interactive process with the employee or applicant, to identify if such an accommodation can be made. The Company will evaluate requested accommodations, and as appropriate identify other possible accommodations, if any. The individual will be notified of the Company’s decision within a reasonable period. The Company treats all medical information submitted as part of the accommodation process in a confidential manner.

Any employees with questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of the Head of Human Resources. The Company will not allow any form of retaliation against individuals who raise issues of equal employment opportunity. If employees feel they have been subjected to any such retaliation, they should contact the Head of Human Resources. To ensure our workplace is free of artificial barriers, violation of this policy including any improper retaliatory conduct will lead to discipline, up to and including discharge. All employees must cooperate with all investigations conducted pursuant to this policy.