Production PlannerScheduler

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory
Cambridge, MA

Overview:

Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge MA. The 2000 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 .

Job Description Summary:

The Production Planner/Scheduler plays a key role in turning engineering ideas into real-world products by ensuring materials schedules and production activities stay aligned and on track. This position combines planning coordination and data analysis to support builds from initial material review through final assembly.

In this role youll work closely with Engineering Supply Chain Stockroom Quality and Operations teams to analyze material requirements determine what is available in inventory and identify what needs to be purchased to support current and future builds. Youll generate purchase requisitions monitor material flow coordinate kitting activities and help ensure the right materials arrive at the right place at the right time to meet customer and program deadlines.

Success in this role requires strong attention to detail organization communication and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced highly collaborative manufacturing environment.

If you enjoy problem-solving working with data and helping teams execute efficiently youll thrive in this position.

This role is an onsite position and is not eligible for remote work.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Develops detailed schedules material requirements lists and production plans for products and/or production processes where the manufacturing process is variable.

  • Plans and issues schedules and material requirements.

  • Coordinates Engineering Production Supply Chain and other applicable departments to achieve optimum utilization of facilities in meeting production schedules.

  • Provides input to management regarding problems such as shortages design changes backlogs and the all appropriate paperwork.

  • Perform inventory analysis and launch purchase requisitions within MRP.

  • Create Purchase Requisitions if required in ERP.

  • Interface with internal customers to convey obsolescence and lead time issues.

  • Provide input to a cross-functional team at Production meetings.

  • Develop and distribute production schedules to key stakeholders.

  • Ensures timely flow of material from receipt to factory floor.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

  • Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

  • Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members program leadership and non-technical personnel.

  • Experience with Microsoft Office products; Excel Word PowerPoint

  • Be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.

Education
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration a related field or equivalent experience

Experience
0-2 years production planning experience including a working knowledge of manufacturing activities including purchasing materials production processes and engineering.

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$62500.00 - $220000.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreements approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Our work is very important to us but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga health and finance workshops off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you apply now

Posted 2026-05-08

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