Program Coordinator

Job Overview

Reports to: General Manager
Location: Seattle, WA & Everett, WA
Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator / New Program Integrator serves as the primary point of contact for new and transitioning aerospace programs. In this role, you will coordinate cross-functional teams to integrate new customer requirements, processes, approvals, and production workflows into Valence’s operations in Seattle and Everett. You will ensure that new programs launch on time, meet rigorous quality and compliance standards (including AS9100, NADCAP, and customer-specific approvals), achieve target margins, and support our mission to be the most trusted partner in aerospace surface finishing.

Essential Functions

• Lead the integration of new customer programs from contract award through production readiness, including detailed planning, risk assessment, and milestone tracking.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to translate customer specifications (drawings, process requirements, approvals, timelines) into actionable internal plans.
• Cook up the setup of new part numbers, routings, work instructions, tooling/masking requirements, chemical processing parameters, and quality controls.
• Facilitate internal and external kick-off meetings, program reviews, and gate reviews to ensure alignment and progress.
• Track and report on program status, risks, issues, and key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, first-pass yield, and cost performance.
• Support customer communications regarding program milestones, changes, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, customer, and Valence quality requirements during program launch.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and lessons learned to enhance future program integrations.
• Aid in capacity planning and resource allocation for new programs across multiple facilities.

Requirements

• Educational Requirement: High School Graduate or General Education Degree
• Experience Requirement: 1+ years of program coordinating

Benefits

• Compensation Range: $28.00 - $34.00
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Basic Life, Supplemental Life Insurance, 401k with a 3% Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• 7 Holidays and 2 Floater Holiday
• On-the-job training
• Join a great company with opportunities for growth!

Work Environment

Temperatures in the work environment can fluctuate with outside weather conditions. Due to the manufacturing environment, Personal Protection Equipment may be required including safety glasses, goggles, aprons, rubber boots, gloves, and a respirator (provided by Company).