-Support Project Managers in planning and executing projects across the full project lifecycle
-Maintain project schedules, action logs, risk registers, and status reports
-Coordinate cross-functional meetings, document minutes, and track follow-up actions
-Monitor project milestones, deliverables, and dependencies; escalate risks or delays as needed
-Assist with purchase order tracking, capital documentation, and change management records
-Interface with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and external vendors
-Ensure project documentation is accurate, current, and properly archived
-Support new product introduction (NPI), capacity growth, and process improvement initiatives
-Help standardize project management tools, templates, and reporting processes
Required Qualifications
-Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent
experience)
-1-5 years of experience in a project coordination, project engineering, or operations support role
-Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
-Effective written and verbal communication skills
-Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing or technical environment
Requirements
-Experience supporting capital projects, equipment installations, or manufacturing initiatives
-Familiarity with NPI, stage-gate processes, or continuous improvement methodologies
-Exposure to ERP systems, Power BI, or project management software
Key Competencies
-Attention to detail and follow-through
-Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement skills
-Data-driven mindset with comfort tracking schedules, costs, and actions
-Proactive problem identification and escalation
-Collaborative, team-oriented approach
Additional Job Details
Technical - T1
Organizational Impact
Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within job area with indirect impact on departmental or job family results, using basic technical principles
Entry-level technical contributor; follows standard processes and works under supervision
Failure to achieve results typically requires allocation of additional resources and may result in additional financial expense
Work is defined by others within smaller, less complex projects/assignments and generally more limited in scope
Communication & Influence
Communicates with contacts typically within the team on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring some explanation or interpretation in order to reach agreement
Innovation & Complexity
May be responsible for contributing to recommended enhancements in technical/business systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness within job area
Problems are routine, drawing from standard procedures and basic analysis, but may require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures
Leadership & Talent Management
N/A - Jobs at this level are focused on self-development
Knowledge & Experience
Requires understanding of basic context of technical and business environment, typically obtained through advanced education; may have limited to no experience
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.
All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.
Job Summary
This role offers a rare opportunity to be part of transformative growth driven by AI and data center demand, supporting complex,
high‑impact capacity expansions and multi‑million‑dollar capital projects from planning through execution.
Job Description
Job Description
The Project Coordinator supports the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects by coordinating activities, tracking progress, and ensuring clear communication across cross-functional teams. This role works closely with Project Managers, Project Engineering, Contractors, Operations, Supply Chain, and external vendors to help deliver projects on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
Nidec · North America