Engineering Project Administrator

CPI International

  • State College, PA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Description :We are seeking a highly organized and resourceful Engineering Project Administrator to support our multi-disciplinary design engineering team. This role combines technical documentation management, project coordination, and logistics support to enable smooth operations and timely delivery of engineering initiatives. Acting as a key liaison between engineers, project managers, vendors, and other departments, this position is essential to ensuring project success across a range of complex engineering programs.YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE TO:
  • Maintain and organize engineering documentation including specifications, technical drawings, project files, proposals, and reports
  • Assist in managing project schedules, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with engineering leadership and program managers using project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project)
  • Support engineering leaders with all logistical aspects of medium and large-scale projects, including documentation and procurement
  • Gather and organize supporting documentation for bidding opportunities, technical proposals, and budget planning
  • Coordinate cross-functional project meetings with agendas, minutes, and follow-ups; regularly update project status boards
  • Interface with internal departments (manufacturing, supply chain, IT, sales) and external partners (vendors, contractors, customers)
  • Enter product data into ERP/MRP and PLM systems with accuracy
  • Review engineering documentation against checklists to ensure completeness and compliance
  • Prepare and edit presentations, technical correspondence, and customer-facing materials
  • Research and source prototype materials; solicit vendor quotes and track procurement status
  • Manage travel logistics, team calendars, software renewals, shared resource scheduling, and supply orders
  • Ensure compliance with documentation control systems, company policies, and industry standards
  • Support onboarding and training for new engineering team members
  • Perform other duties as assigned by engineering leadership
YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE:
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in administrative or project coordination roles, ideally within an engineering or technical environment
  • Basic understanding of engineering design processes, terminology, and document control systems
  • Familiarity with project scheduling, budgeting principles, and electronic industry standards
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Visio
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; technical writing experience is a plus
  • Attention to detail, ability to prioritize, and comfort working independently or within cross-functional teams
  • Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities in a fast-paced setting
  • Experience managing procurement logistics and working with ERP/MRP systems is preferred
  • This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a “U.S. Person” as defined under ITAR and EAR. In order to be a U.S. Person for ITAR and EAR purposes, you must (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Shaping the future through innovation and discovery!With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment of cancer, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more.CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.WHAT WE OFFER:Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!WHO WE ARE:We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.#LI-KC1

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