Material Requirements Planning Specialist

sgs-job-4055

Information Technology
 Massachusetts
Vendor relationship management
Manufacturing and fabrication planning
Project coordination and execution

Contract - 3+ years

Location: Lexington, MA 02421 Analyzes manufacturing, enterprise resource planning, and other material requirements based on assembly demands, component replenishments, substitute parts/materials, production set-ups, engineering changes, and enterprise supplies. Resolves schedule, material requirement, or business system problems with cross-functional representatives. Approves part or material requisitions and initiates production and purchase change orders. Resolves master schedules and production problems and negotiates lead times. The Engineering Group realizes prototype systems that demonstrate advanced technology. The group provides innovative fabrication, assembly, integration, and test of advanced hardware prototypes for national security applications. The group is involved from initial design through final build, including critical operational elements such as production control and material management. The focus is on high-complexity parts, quick-turn capabilities, and activities requiring concurrent engineering with program teams. Examples of fabrication activities include precision machining of fiber mounts for airborne high energy laser systems, multi-functional structures using additive processes for ground-based radar systems, custom printed circuit boards (PCBs) for space-borne data processing, and highly integrated mechanical packaging for undersea communication terminals. Core mechanical competencies include precision fabrication, additive manufacturing, and 5-axis machining. Core PCB assembly capabilities include design for manufacturability (DFM), advanced solder paste jet dispensing, flexible SMT pick-n-place systems, and automated optical inspection (AOI). AI&T capabilities include integration spaces, clean rooms, vibration testing, thermal testing, and space simulation chambers. The Group emphasizes state-of-practice prototyping, exceptional collaboration, operational proficiency, and technical excellence. The selected candidate will strengthe

Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage plans for internally and externally fabricated components to support prototype development across multiple part commodity types and programs
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams and program contacts to align fabrication execution plans to program and technical needs
  • Translate technical data into process instructions to execute fabrication and assembly of prototype hardware
  • Utilize planning tools to provide capacity analysis, cost, and schedule estimates for the group and programs
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and manage projects related to fabrication, procurement, and project planning
  • Develop strong working relationships with vendor contacts supporting external sourcing of key components for prototype development and fabrication

Skills:

  • Manufacturing and fabrication planning
  • Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Project coordination and execution
  • Process improvement and optimization
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional team members to drive projects forward and implement action plans
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Six Sigma or other manufacturing methodology experience
  • Experience working with engineers to execute fabrications, plan manufacturing layouts, and solve problems
  • Project coordination experience from concept to execution
  • Engineering background preferred (vs. supply chain background) such as Process Engineer, Field Site Engineer, or Production Engineer in manufacturing or pharma environments

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Technical/STEM discipline
  • 2+ years of professional experience

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