Engineering Project Coordinator

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Technical Order Processing Specialist to join our team. This role involves reviewing orders for accuracy, ensuring they align with quotes, and coordinating with engineering and design teams to create manufacturing packets. The position offers an exciting opportunity for career growth into an Engineering Production Coordinator role.

Responsibilities

Review orders for accuracy and ensure alignment with quotes and manufacturing drawings and schematics.Act as a gatekeeper to determine when engineering input is needed.Create and release manufacturing packets to the production floor.Enter data into the ERP system for supply chain coordination.Work on custom orders, assembling drawings, and managing complex project orders.Communicate with vendors or potential vendors to source parts as needed.Work cross-functionally with designers and engineers to ensure smooth operations.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in reading blueprints and manufacturing drawings.Experience with electrical schematics and ERP systems.1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with a bill of materials and routing in ERP systems.Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to contribute to process improvements.

Work Environment

This role involves working both on the manufacturing floor and in an office cubicle, collaborating with a team of approximately 45 people. The company is transitioning from paper-based processes to a cloud-based format, offering a dynamic and evolving work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.