Project Assistant – Automation

Zeeland, MI

$50,000 – $60,000 annually

Direct Hire Opportunity

Make an Impact in Cutting-Edge Automation Projects!!

Join a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you’ll play a key role in bringing custom automation projects to life. As a Project Assistant, you’ll partner with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to keep projects organized, on track, and aligned with customer expectations from kickoff through completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on organization, enjoys working across teams, and wants to grow within a dynamic engineering and manufacturing setting.

What You’ll Do

Project Coordination & Execution

• Support Project Managers with day-to-day coordination and project execution
• Track schedules, milestones, and deliverables to keep projects on time
• Maintain accurate project documentation including reports, schedules, and meeting notes
• Assist in preparing and communicating project status updates

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate meetings, set agendas, and capture key action items
• Partner with engineering, assembly, and purchasing teams to ensure progress and accountability
• Proactively follow up on open items to keep projects moving forward

Procurement & Budget Support

• Assist with procurement activities and track materials and parts status
• Help monitor project budgets, expenses, and cost alignment

Project Closeout

• Support final project documentation and closeout activities
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement efforts

What You Bring

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field .
• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, administration, or a manufacturing/automation environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Working knowledge of project management fundamentals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset

Nice to Have

• Experience in automation, manufacturing, or engineering environments
• Familiarity with project management tools (MS Project or similar)
• Basic understanding of mechanical or electrical systems

Why Join Us?

• Be part of innovative, custom automation projects
• Work alongside collaborative, cross-functional teams
• Gain hands-on exposure to engineering and manufacturing processes
• Opportunity for growth and skill development in project management

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

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