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Project Coordinator

Boston Metal

Boston Metal

Administration
Woburn, MA, USA
Posted on Oct 29, 2024

Boston Metal is pioneering a revolutionary extractive metallurgy technology aimed at transforming the steel industry by producing "green steel" without CO2 emissions. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support our Anode Development Team (ADT) and ensure the successful execution of projects with the integration of quality assurance and project management processes.

As a Project Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in coordinating project activities, tracking progress, and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones. This dynamic and hands-on position will involve collaborating with project leads and cross functional teams to enhance communication and streamline processes, developing and managing quality assurance processes, and leading quality improvement initiatives, ultimately contributing to the success of the PMO team.

This role reports directly to the ADT Program Manager within the PMO, but is embedded within the ADT.

If you are passionate about quality assurance and project management, and you want to make a difference in the steel industry, we invite you to apply for the Project Coordinator position at Boston Metal.

Responsibilities

  • Project Coordination: Collaborate with the ADT Program Manager and project teams to track project progress, identify potential issues, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.Progress Tracking: Develop and maintain project schedules, track progress against milestones, and identify potential risks or issues, facilitating proactive resolution.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with quality, operational, and R&D teams to embed quality practices during design reviews and ensure smooth transitions of new designs into production.Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving project workflows and processes, implementing changes that enhance efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.Documentation Management: Ensure that all project documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible to relevant stakeholders, supporting effective communication and decision-making.Support Quality Initiatives: Collaborate with quality teams to embed quality practices into project workflows and assist in maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 standards.Quality Audits: Participate in internal quality audits to ensure compliance with the QMS and communicate audit results to management.Reporting: Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and upcoming milestones.Support Customer Relations: Contribute to establishing frameworks for future customer interactions by participating in quality discussions and preparing strategies for handling product feedback.Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in project coordination or management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to be involved in multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana) and tools such as Gantt Charts, Business Process Mapping, etc.

Experience & Skills

  • Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards and quality management systems.
  • Quality Assurance Experience – minimum 2 Years
  • Manufacturing Experience – minimum 2 years
  • Internal Auditor Experience desired but not required
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement strategies.
  • PMP or CAPM certification is a plus.
  • Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (SSGB) is a plus.
  • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana) and familiarity with tools like Gantt Charts and Process Mapping.
  • Non-Destructive and Destructive Testing Experience desired but not required.
  • Experience with high-temperature materials processes, i.e., > 1000 deg C.
  • Data analysis and reporting, including Design of Experiment (DOE) methodologies.

Physical Demands

  • The employee must be able to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the specific work activity which may include: N95 mask or respirator; various types of gloves/hand protection; safety shoes; head protection; and protective clothing.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
  • The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
  • The employee is occasionally required to stoop or crouch.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee has potential for exposure to hazardous chemicals and/or hazardous waste, and occasional exposure to moving equipment, the risks of which are minimized through compliance with established use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety policies and procedures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Information

You will be working in a small team environment where teamwork and good relationships with other team members is critical.

We are people first, with a comprehensive benefits package that can be customized to fit your needs. Our full benefits package offers health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, sick & holidays, health savings account with a company contribution, dependent care account plan, paid parental and bonding leave and a 401k with company matching provision.

Boston Metal is an equal opportunity employer who considers all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, disability, ancestry, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Please provide resume if interested.