Product Development Engineer 2 in Beaverton, Oregon - #71588 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 71588

Project Coordinator (Sample & Materials)
Our client is seeking a Sample & Materials Project Coordinator to support a time-bound initiative focused on coordinating product samples and material shipments across multiple development and testing workstreams. This role plays a critical operational role in ensuring samples are accurately received, organized, tracked, and distributed while supporting evolving processes within product and material development teams.

This role is a hybrid model in Beaverton, Oregon.

Project Coordinator Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day sample and shipment coordination activities across multiple product and testing categories, ensuring timely and accurate distribution.
• Receive, open, sort, and distribute incoming shipment boxes multiple times per day in alignment with established location guidelines and processes.
• Organize and maintain holding systems for samples designated for development, marketing, design, and merchandising partners.
• Track, investigate, and resolve missing, delayed, or misrouted shipments by coordinating with internal shipping and receiving teams.
• Build, refine, and eventually oversee a standardized sample management process to support multiple categories on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain clear documentation and tracking of sample movement, locations, and handoffs to ensure visibility and accountability.
• Support entry-level product development tasks over time, while maintaining daily sample coordination as the top operational priority.
• Communicate proactively with cross-functional partners to confirm needs, clarify processes, and ensure smooth execution.

Project Coordinator Qualifications

• Prior experience in a product coordination, project coordination, or operational support role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume, detail-oriented workflows with consistency and follow-through.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to explain and apply structured processes.
• Clear and confident communication skills, including information-seeking, tracking, and status updates.
• Proven ability to take direction, execute tasks independently, and adapt to evolving priorities.
• Interest in learning product development processes and contributing to cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Experience working in a corporate or matrixed environment is a plus.
• Passion for sneakers or familiarity with footwear design concepts is a strong advantage.

Compensation: Up to $46.67/hr. (DOE)

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