Project Coordinator

Location: Oxfordshire
Industry: Precision Engineering / Composites / CNC Machining
Salary: £35,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience)

Overview

A leading company within the precision engineering and composite machining sector is seeking an experienced and proactive Project Coordinator / Production Scheduler. This role is central to ensuring smooth project execution, managing production schedules, and delivering products on time and to specification. It requires a strong engineering background with an understanding of composite processes and CNC machining workflows, combined with excellent organisational and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain the production schedule, ensuring strong on-time delivery (OTD) performance.

  • Release projects, procure materials, and oversee consignment stock.

  • Log and control all relevant documentation to ensure traceability and compliance.

  • Act as the main point of contact with customers from purchase order through to delivery.

  • Apply engineered solutions and generate accurate commercial quotations.

  • Understand customer requirements and deliver profitable, technically viable solutions.

  • Identify and mitigate technical and commercial risks associated with projects.

  • Oversee the logistics of goods in/out.

  • Collaborate with management and production teams to meet project milestones.

  • Support development of the CRM system to strengthen customer relationships.

  • Use CAD software to interrogate and analyse customer data.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Proven experience in project coordination or production scheduling within a manufacturing/engineering environment.

  • Strong scheduling, organisational, and communication skills.

  • Solid background in engineering with knowledge of composite processes and CNC machining workflows.

  • Ability to interrogate CAD models and understand downstream manufacturing processes.

  • Proven ability to manage projects, mitigate risks, and deliver against deadlines.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong problem-solving skills.

  • Resilient under pressure and able to respond quickly to challenges.

  • Competent in Microsoft Office suite.

  • Full UK driving licence (preferred, not essential).

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary between £35,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.

  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-tech engineering environment.

  • Exposure to innovative composite machining and advanced manufacturing projects.

  • A collaborative culture where your input directly contributes to business success.