Engineering Scheduler

Job Title: Engineering SchedulerJob DescriptionThe Engineering Scheduler maintains and updates the overall production schedule using company-designated scheduling tools, ERP/MRP systems, trackers, and reports. This role ensures that project milestones, key dates, and production windows are accurately captured, kept current, and clearly communicated across Project Management, Production Control, Engineering, Procurement, and other operating departments. The Engineering Scheduler supports project kick-off and scheduling meetings, tracks schedule-related action items, and helps drive efficient, logic-based planning in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the overall production schedule in company-designated scheduling tools, ERP/MRP systems, trackers, and reports.
• Enter new projects into scheduling systems, including milestones, key dates, production windows, meeting dates, and status updates as directed by the scheduling leader and PMO.
• Update schedule information on a daily basis based on input from Project Management, Production Control, Production, Engineering, Procurement, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain clean and accurate schedule data, including dates, milestones, owners, dependencies, constraints, and current status.
• Identify missing, outdated, conflicting, or unclear schedule information and proactively follow up with stakeholders until accurate data is obtained.
• Chair, facilitate, or support project kick-off meetings (KOMs) and scheduling meetings called by Project Management as required.
• Confirm that project schedule assumptions, milestones, handoffs, and timing expectations are correctly captured and reflected in the production schedule.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers to ensure project-level updates are accurately represented in scheduling tools and reports.
• Track schedule-related action items arising from KOMs and project meetings and ensure they are documented and followed through to completion.
• Support consistent communication between the PMO, scheduling function, production control, and operating departments to maintain alignment on schedule status and priorities.
• Apply logic-based planning to review documents, understand dependencies, and optimize production and project timelines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of scheduling processes and tools within a manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience working as a production scheduler, project coordinator, or in operations administration.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing setting.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience using Microsoft Suite with strong proficiency in tools such as Excel for data entry, tracking, and reporting.
• Experience with logic-based planning and the ability to interpret and review project and production documents.
• Ability to maintain accurate, detailed schedule data, including milestones, owners, dependencies, and constraints.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and updates simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with Project Management, Production Control, Engineering, Procurement, and other stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving gaps or conflicts in schedule information.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and other scheduling tools used in production and engineering settings.
• Exposure to electrical equipment, power distribution, medium voltage, or low voltage environments.
• Ability to chair or facilitate project kick-off meetings and scheduling meetings.
• Strong Excel skills for building and maintaining trackers and reports.
• Comfort working with cross-functional teams and supporting PMO-driven processes.

Work EnvironmentThis role operates in a manufacturing setting with close collaboration across production, engineering, procurement, and project management teams. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with potential overtime of approximately 5 to 7 hours per week depending on project and production demands. Work is primarily performed using Microsoft Suite, ERP/MRP systems, and other scheduling tools to manage data and communicate status updates. The environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven, requiring consistent coordination with operating departments and a focus on accurate, timely schedule maintenance. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pasadena, TX. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pasadena, TX. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Pasadena,TX.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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