Production Support Coordinator

Production Support Coordinator

Overview: Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary: The Production Support Coordinator supports the production support, inventory, calibration, facility management, and materials resource planning areas. Preferred candidate should have experience in either electronics, avionics, defense, and military support background. This role will require the individual to be flexible and able to adapt to multiple program/lab needs. Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Work with Cal Lab to ensure lab equipment is up to date with calibration.
• Coordinate transfer of equipment between work area and Cal lab.
• Escort Cal lab personnel for on-site calibration and ESD bench certification.
• Tracking hardware builds.
• Update and provide travelers and work orders to technicians.
• Update quality control spreadsheets on production status and process changes.
• Tracking chemicals, limited life materials, and other materials and consumables.
• Manage preventative maintenance, order parts and schedule maintenance.
• Track of inventory control/needs.
• Work with vendors to obtain quotes for supplies and materials
• Submit purchase orders to buyers.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent attention to detail and very strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication with facility users and engineering team.
• Experience with lab/facility operations management.
• Familiarity with MRP Security.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required, Associates degree in Operations or Business is preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a lab or facility operations management role.