Engineering Scheduler

Job Title: Engineering Scheduler

Job Description

The Engineering Scheduler maintains and updates the overall production schedule using company-designated scheduling tools and ERP/MRP systems to support efficient manufacturing operations. This role enters and tracks project milestones, production windows, and key dates, ensuring schedule data remains accurate, complete, and aligned with project and production requirements. The Engineering Scheduler collaborates closely with Project Management, Production Control, Engineering, Procurement, and other stakeholders to keep schedules current, resolve discrepancies, and support on-time delivery of projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the overall production schedule in designated scheduling tools, ERP/MRP systems, trackers, and reports.
• Enter new projects into the scheduling systems, including milestones, key dates, production windows, meeting dates, and status updates as directed by the scheduling leader and the Project Management Office (PMO).
• Update schedule information on a daily basis based on input from Project Management, Production Control, Production, Engineering, Procurement, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure schedule data remains clean and accurate, including dates, milestones, task owners, dependencies, constraints, and current status.
• Identify missing, outdated, conflicting, or unclear schedule information and follow up with stakeholders until accurate data is obtained.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 discussed in meetings are captured and accurately reflected in the production schedule.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to ensure project-level updates are accurately represented in scheduling tools, trackers, and reports.
• Track schedule-related action items arising from KOMs and project meetings and follow through to completion.
• Support consistent and timely communication between the PMO, scheduling function, production control, and operating departments to keep all parties aligned on schedule status and changes.

Essential Skills

• 1+ years of experience working as a production scheduler, project coordinator, or in operations administration.
• 1+ years of experience working in a manufacturing setting.
• 3+ years of experience using Microsoft Suite with a strong experience in tools such as Excel for data management and reporting.
• Experience with logic-based planning and the ability to interpret and manage complex schedules.
• Experience with document review to verify accuracy, completeness, and alignment with schedule requirements.
• Familiarity with electrical equipment, including power distribution systems, medium voltage, and low voltage applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when entering and maintaining schedule data.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with cross-functional teams, including Project Management, Production Control, Engineering, and Procurement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems or similar production scheduling tools.
• Experience supporting or coordinating project kick-off meetings and scheduling discussions.
• Ability to identify inconsistencies or gaps in schedule information and proactively resolve them.
• Comfort working in a growing organization with expanding production capacity and increased project volume.
• experience or exposure to utilities and data center-related projects is beneficial.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pasadena, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pasadena,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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