Senior Engineering Project Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa.

📋 Description

• Provide administrative, documentation, process, and general engineering support to software and systems engineers.

• Utilize various computer applications to format and prepare documents.

• Act as the main engineering support contact for inquiries and problem-solving during the Inter-Entity IOT process.

• Undertake non-technical project duties.

• Serve as the expert on processes and tools for engineering design teams.

• Oversee Inter-Entity IOT requests, consultations, submittal turn-backs, and formal hand-offs.

• Collect information from both Requestor and Performer roles.

• Assist in the compliant creation of IOTs and provide educational support on the process.

• Compile metrics for each transaction.

• Edit necessary documentation and prepare presentations.

• Coordinate with project/program teams and support functions concerning scheduling and status.

• Facilitate both internal and external meetings, and participate in status discussions.

• Manage access to SharePoint.

• Gather engineering metrics and assist in the rollout of RLPM.

• Offer support for requirements management.

• Organize Change Control Board meetings, taking minutes and tracking action items.

• Provide support for MS Office, requirements databases, change management, and tracking tools; generate reports as needed.

• Collaborate with engineers and engineering managers to create and revise documentation.

• Train engineering personnel on processes and tools.

• Identify opportunities for ongoing process improvement.

• Monitor change management action items and tasks.

• Serve as the primary liaison for program support across Engineering and other departments.

• Build networks with internal and external personnel at various levels.

• Work alongside engineering teams to address and resolve issues.

⛳️ Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory as only U.S. citizens can access certain essential systems.

• Typically requires a high school diploma or an AA/AS degree (or equivalent 2-year post-secondary training) with at least 4 years of relevant experience.

• Proven experience in communicating with a diverse range of technical and management personnel.

• Capability to coordinate and lead activities effectively.

• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.

• SAP experience is preferred.

• Background in supporting engineers or managers is preferred.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and O365 applications is preferred.

• Administrative experience is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions and a separate employer retirement contribution.

• Lifetime Income Strategy option available.

• Tuition reimbursement program offered.

• Student Loan Repayment Program available.

• Life insurance and disability coverage provided.

• Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection.

• Benefits for birth, adoption, and parental leave.

• Adoption Assistance available.

• Autism Benefit provided.

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.

• Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.

• Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits available.

• Bright Horizons child and elder care services offered.

• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program available.

• Flexible work schedules offered.

• Employee Scholar Program available.

• Paid time off and holidays provided.

• Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.