Job Title: Project Coordinator/ Inventory Associate
Job Description
This short-term contract role offers the opportunity to support a three-month assignment while an internal employee is on leave. The Project Coordinator works closely with engineering and production teams to ensure smooth material flow, accurate inventory management, and timely ordering of supplies for electronics manufacturing projects, including work related to sporting events.
Responsibilities
Coordinate materials required for engineering and manufacturing projects, ensuring that all components and supplies are available when needed.
Manage inventory for electronics manufacturing, including tracking stock levels, reconciling counts, and updating inventory records.
Perform accurate and timely data entry related to inventory, material usage, and production requirements.
Order new supplies and materials based on project needs, inventory thresholds, and production schedules.
Support engineering and production teams by providing administrative assistance related to material flow and inventory documentation.
Handle basic shipping and receiving activities, including preparing materials for shipment and processing incoming deliveries.
Maintain organized records of materials, shipments, and inventory transactions to support traceability and reporting.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address material shortages or delays and help keep projects on schedule.
Essential Skills
Experience coordinating materials for engineering and manufacturing environments.
Proven inventory management experience, preferably within electronics manufacturing.
Strong data entry skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
Hands-on experience with ordering supplies and materials to support production needs.
Shipping and receiving experience in a manufacturing or production setting.
Familiarity with electronics components or electronics manufacturing processes.
Prior manufacturing experience, working with production or engineering teams.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Comfort working with engineering and production personnel in a fast-paced project environment.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple material and inventory-related tasks.
Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with various internal teams.
Interest in supporting projects related to sporting events and live production environments.
Work Environment
The Project Coordinator works primarily independently while interfacing regularly with engineering and production teams in an electronics manufacturing setting. The role focuses on managing material flow, inventory, and data entry in a structured, project-driven environment. Work is performed in a production facility or office area supporting manufacturing operations, with standard business hours that align with engineering and production schedules. The environment is detail-oriented and deadline-driven, offering exposure to exciting projects for sporting events and the opportunity to contribute directly to successful production outcomes.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Hanover, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Hanover, MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Hanover,MD.
About Actalent
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