Engineering Project Administrator

Technical Professionals Group (TPG) is seeking a Engineering Project Administrator to support the Product Validation Engineering (PVE) team for a leading heavy-duty truck manufacturer in Portland, OR.

In this role, you will help coordinate test truck schedules, track product validation activities, and support new product projects from planning through key milestones. You will work across engineering, project teams, and other internal and external stakeholders to keep information organized, identify issues early, and help ensure validation work stays on schedule and within budget.

The right person brings strong organization, follow-through, communication, and project coordination skills. You should be comfortable managing multiple priorities, working with data and reporting tools, and collaborating across teams in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate test truck lifecycle schedules, including planning, builds, vehicle updates, and internal and third-party validation activities across the PVE test fleet.
• Track and report validation activities, progress, deliverables, and key milestones for new product projects.
• Identify validation issues, coordinate follow-up with the appropriate stakeholders, and escalate risks or delays when needed.
• Support new product projects as a PVE Planner and/or Core Team Representative, working across functions to align project scope, timelines, validation requirements, and deliverables.
• Assist with development and maintenance of project plans, test truck build plans, project status updates, and management reporting.
• Communicate project updates, risks, dependencies, and action items clearly to PVE leadership and cross-functional project teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen team workflows, planning, reporting, and project execution.
• Assist with project budgeting activities, including tracking budget information and supporting project estimates.
• Maintain departmental process documentation, project records, and other important planning information.
• Use project and reporting tools such as Jira, Power BI, MS Project, and LiquidPlanner; support onboarding and adoption of new systems as needed.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience; or an associate's degree in a related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting or managing projects, coordinating schedules, and working with cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to share clear updates and follow through on action items.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A proactive, data-driven approach and an interest in process improvement.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities and evolving project needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to work in the office at least four days per week and as needed to support project activities.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Experience with Jira or other project tracking systems; familiarity with Power BI, MS Project, LiquidPlanner, SharePoint, or Tableau.
• Experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, engineering validation, or test fleet operations.
• Knowledge of customer's Commercial Vehicle Development System (CV-DS) processes.
• Knowledge of Freightliner or Western Star truck systems and components.
• PMP certification or knowledge of Lean principles.
• Experience supporting budget tracking, status reporting, or process documentation.

Company Overview

At Technical Professionals Group, we are a dedicated team of automotive professionals with deep-rooted passion for the automotive industry. Our mission is to work collaboratively with leading OEMs and manufacturers to meticulously test and validate vehicles, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance and safety, while providing the best results for our customers and fostering professional growth for our team members. We are excited to be at the forefront of the automotive industry, contributing to its evolution and working alongside some of the biggest names in the business. To discover more about our services, please visit our website at www.techprofgroup.com.