Operations Production Support

Inuplands; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Employee clubs

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

Draper, a nonprofit R&D leader in Cambridge, MA, seeks an Operations Production Support Coordinator to manage electronics inventory, calibration tracking, and lab spaces in a high-mix production setting. This on-site role supports ongoing builds, coordinates with Cal lab, and maintains ESD-safe labs, reporting to Program Managers.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in lab or facility operations, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with MRP security.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure lab equipment calibration is up to date.
• Coordinate equipment transfers between work areas and Cal lab.
• Escort Cal lab personnel for on-site calibration and ESD bench certification.
• Track hardware builds and update travelers and work orders for technicians.
• Maintain quality control spreadsheets on production status and changes.
• Track chemicals, limited life materials, and other consumables.
• Manage preventative maintenance, order parts and schedule maintenance.
• Oversee inventory control and procurement needs.
• Obtain quotes from vendors for supplies and materials.
• Submit purchase orders to buyers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Lab/facility operations

MRP security familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in Operations or Business (preferred)

Job description

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

We’re looking for a detailed driven Operations Production Support Coordinator with experience managing electronics technical inventory and lab spaces in a production environment. This role is responsible for maintaining tool accountability and calibration tracking for over 200 assets, developing consumable material dashboards, and analyzing usage trends to support ongoing builds. You’ll engage with vendors for consumable materials and communicate with Program Managers, set up and maintain ESD safe lab spaces, and submit work orders to keep production on schedule. This is a highly technical and data informed role, ideal for someone with a background in manufacturing operations, production planning, or materials management in a lab or high mix, low volume production environment. This position is based onsite at our Cambridge HQ, where in-person collaboration is essential to the work. (This is not a hybrid or remote role)

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.

Additional Job Description

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

Job Location

City: Cambridge
State: Massachusetts
Postal Code: 02139-3563

Salary

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $24.00 - $66.59. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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 agreement's approved rates by location and role. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Benefits & Culture

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.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

We are in the business of redefining what is possible. Join our inclusive, multidisciplinary team to engineer the groundbreaking solutions of tomorrow. Explore life at Draper with our unique culture and benefits at draper.com.