Project Assistant, Turbomachinery Parts Manufacturing

Revak Keene Turbomachinery • La Porte, TX

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About The Position

The Project Assistant is responsible for coordinating and tracking the flow of manufactured and purchased parts to ensure adherence to project schedules in a manufacturing environment. This role serves as a key link between production, procurement, engineering, and suppliers to proactively identify risks, resolve delays, and keep projects on track.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of experience in scheduling, expediting, production control, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and purchased-part supply chains
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Odoo, NetSuite, etc.)
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and confidence working cross-functionally and with suppliers
• Experience supporting engineered-to-order or project-based manufacturing
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles
• Advanced Excel or data analysis skills

Nice To Haves

• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP)

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed production and procurement schedules aligned with project milestones
• Track the status of manufactured parts through internal work centers to ensure on-time completion
• Monitor purchased parts from purchase order release through delivery, expediting as needed
• Proactively identify schedule risks, material shortages, and bottlenecks; recommend and implement corrective actions
• Communicate regularly with internal teams (production, planning, purchasing, engineering, quality) to align priorities
• Interface with suppliers to confirm lead times, delivery dates, and expedite critical components
• Maintain accurate schedule and status information within ERP/MRP systems and tracking tools
• Support project managers by providing clear visibility into part readiness and schedule impacts
• Participate in daily/weekly production and project review meetings
• Generate and distribute schedule performance reports, including on-time delivery metrics and risk summaries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level