Technical Operations Coordinator

Technical Operations Coordinator | Tustin, CA | Onsite

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Technical Operations Coordinator to support engineering and testing teams. This role serves as the operational backbone of the department, ensuring both physical assets and project schedules are managed efficiently. The ideal candidate enjoys creating structure, improving processes, and coordinating across multiple teams to keep projects moving forward.

This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals interested in engineering operations, logistics, project coordination, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Cross-Functional Coordination & Scheduling

• Serve as the primary point of contact for coordinating testing schedules and resource availability.
• Align timelines across engineering teams, vendors, and external partners.
• Track project milestones, dependencies, and testing activities.
• Follow up with stakeholders to collect required test results, data, and documentation.
• Ensure projects remain on schedule by proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks.

Inventory & Asset Management

• Order, receive, track, and organize engineering parts and testing assets.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and physical asset organization.
• Prepare equipment, components, and materials for testing and transportation.
• Conduct inventory audits and ensure assets are properly documented and accessible.

Process Improvement & Reporting

• Identify workflow gaps and implement improved tracking systems and processes.
• Develop and maintain Excel trackers, dashboards, Jira boards, and reporting tools.
• Create status reports and provide visibility into project progress and operational health.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance team efficiency and communication.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in project coordination, operations, logistics, engineering support, or related areas.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Experience working with project tracking tools such as Jira is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with inventory management, asset tracking, or logistics coordination.
• Familiarity with engineering, testing, manufacturing, or technical operations environments.
• Experience creating dashboards, trackers, and process documentation.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and workflow optimization.

Why This Role?

• Excellent entry point into engineering operations and technical program management.
• Opportunity to work closely with engineering, testing, and leadership teams.
• Hands-on exposure to project coordination, logistics, inventory management, and process improvement.