Job Description

Bloom Engineering, a Wabtec Company improves the environmental sustainability of industrial heating applications, particularly focused on the aluminum and steel industries. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, USA since 1934, Bloom serves its global customers from subsidiaries in the Germany, India, and China.

Bloom Engineering’s knowledge and experience in furnace and heating applications provides meaningful competitive advantage to our customers by reducing CO2 and NOX, conversion to sustainable fuel sources, increasing production capacity, improving temperature uniformity, reducing fuel consumption, and enhancing operating flexibility.

Position Summary

The Project Coordinator supports the successful execution of custom engineered-to-order projects from order receipt through design, manufacturing, and delivery. This role serves as a key liaison between Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and customers to ensure projects are completed on schedule, within scope, and in alignment with customer requirements. The Project Coordinator is responsible for planning, tracking, documenting, and communicating project progress while helping to identify and resolve potential risks or delays.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Coordination

Assist Project Managers in planning and coordinating custom engineered-to-order projects.
Create and maintain project schedules, timelines, and milestones.
Coordinate cross-functional activities between Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Sales.
Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, and properly maintained.
Track project deliverables and ensure adherence to contractual and internal deadlines.
Manage and coordinate small scale projects when required.

Communication and Collaboration

Serve as a central point of contact for internal teams regarding project status and updates.
Facilitate regular project meetings and document meeting minutes and action items.
Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to Project Managers and stakeholders.
Assist in coordinating customer communications, submittals, and deliverables.

Project Tracking and Reporting

Monitor project progress and update project management systems.
Track engineering releases, procurement status, manufacturing progress, and shipment schedules.
Identify potential delays or risks and escalate issues to the Project Manager.
Prepare project status reports and summaries for leadership and stakeholders.

Documentation and Administrative Support

Maintain project files, drawings, specifications, and change orders.
Coordinate document control for engineering drawings and revisions.
Assist with order entry review, job setup, and project closeout activities.
Support continuous improvement of project coordination processes.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED. Associate’s Degree in Business, Project Management, or related field preferred.
2–5 years of experience in project coordination, project administration, or similar role.
Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or engineered-to-order environment strongly preferred.
Familiarity with project lifecycle from design through manufacturing and delivery.

Desired Characteristics

Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Experience with ERP systems and project management software preferred.
Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong interpersonal and coordination skills.
High level of accountability and professionalism.
Willingness to engage on the shop floor as needed
Occasional travel to customer sites

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The hourly rate for this role is currently $28.00-$32.00/hour. The actual rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

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We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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