Job Description

Job Location: Commercial Sewing, Inc. - Torrington, CT 06790
Position Type: Full Time - Exempt
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: First
Job Category: Admin - ClericalWe are seeking a detail-oriented Engineering Scheduler / Planning Coordinator to support the coordination and tracking of Engineering and R&D activities. This role focuses on maintaining schedules, tracking customer sample requests, and ensuring internal processes stay organized and on time.
This position plays an important support role within the Engineering team by helping manage timelines, documentation, and communication across departments.
Key Responsibilities
Scheduling & Coordination
- Organize and maintain schedules for Engineering and R&D meetings, projects, and activities
- Adjust schedules based on customer requests, department priorities, and resource availability
- Assist with coordinating engineering personnel schedules across plant locations
- Support timeline tracking to help ensure projects and sample requests stay on schedule
Tracking & Administrative Support
- Maintain Sales Orders and Research Jobs related to customer sample requests
- Track customer sample activity and approvals through the model year lifecycle
- Help manage internal fit and approval processes from initiation through final sign-off
- Maintain accurate records and tracking spreadsheets related to engineering work
Cross-Department Support
- Represent Engineering/R&D in daily planning meetings as needed
- Work with Sales, Planning, Purchasing, and Accounting to help resolve scheduling and order questions
- Assist Planning and Purchasing with tracking sample requests for new materials or equipment
- Provide backup administrative support to Planning and Sales teams when needed
Systems & Process Support
- Maintain data in company software systems used for engineering scheduling and tracking
- Support updates to procedures and documentation related to planning and scheduling activities
- Assist with special requests involving internal software tools used by Engineering and customers

Qualifications

Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 3+ years of experience in scheduling, planning support, or administrative coordination (manufacturing or technical environment preferred)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proficient with spreadsheets and general business software
- Clear and professional communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Preferred:
- Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, or technical teams
- Familiarity with order tracking or production-related systems

Work Environment & Expectations
- Primarily office-based with frequent computer use
- Regular interaction with multiple departments
- Occasional overtime may be required based on business needs
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.