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Prototype Planner

4 weeks ago

Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States Apollo Professional Solutions Full time
Job Title: Prototype Planner

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Prototype Planner to join our Combat Missions Systems team. The successful candidate will be responsible for organizing key information necessary for prototype development efforts, creating and maintaining prototype plans, and working closely with management to identify and mitigate risks throughout project execution.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate the issuance and control of materials for assigned projects and prototype network.
  • Analyze Oracle reports and output recommendations to release factory orders to manufacturing and assembly areas.
  • Evaluate Oracle reports and initiate actions related to cancellation, reschedule, or modification to released jobs in Fabrication & Assembly.
  • Work with Supply Chain to expedite purchased material component shortages with the appropriate buyer.
  • Participate in daily scheduled factory order status meetings to achieve 100% on-time performance.
  • Interface closely with Build Project Lead/Prototype integration engineers to evaluate customer requirements and approve the release of materials in support of special projects and prototype builds.
  • Monitor and adjust build schedules to maintain valid due dates on all orders.
  • Release sufficient work to meet department earned hours' targets.
  • Inform immediate supervisor of potential voids and assist in remedial actions to make adjustments.
  • Participate as a team member on task forces to reduce costs, inventory levels, and improve on-time delivery of products.
  • Coordinate with Engineering on the release of drawings and reviews for manufacturability of parts and material requirements.
  • Serve as point of contact and subject matter expert for coordination of all released engineering data and responsible for the translation of this data into usable procurement and manufacturing requirements.
  • Prioritize work and coordinate with Engineering Program Managers, Team Leads, Quality, and Certification groups to achieve program efficiencies, meet established deadlines, and minimize operational impacts.
  • Coordinate with the broader Prototype Network team to analyze prototyping schedules and capacity requirements.
  • Provide timely status and expedite work-around plans to preserve schedule.
  • Identify relevant trends and improvement opportunities, then develop and coordinate corrective actions.
  • Promote a culture of safety by monitoring self and others to assure all duties are performed within the guidelines.
Requirements:
  • US Citizenship
  • Bachelor's degree in applicable discipline
  • 3-5 years' experience working in a Prototype/Production Control/Planning or Materials group in a prototyping or manufacturing environment (equivalent experience will be considered)
  • Experience with material planning
  • Excel, PowerPoint, and Word experience required
  • Familiarity with Oracle business system
  • Awareness and understanding of Bills of Material
  • Strong communication, analysis, and math skills a plus
  • Data analysis skills using Excel or equivalent required
  • Ability to perform accurate data entry skills
  • Highly organized and able to multitask
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision
  • Ability to effectively troubleshoot problems
Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with the following systems: Windchill, Oracle MRP or ERP systems, Six Sigma/Learn Concepts