Operations Production Support

Draper; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 190,752,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Employee clubs

Health workshops

Off-site events

Museum discounts

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks an Operations Production Support Coordinator to manage electronics inventory, calibration tracking, and lab spaces in a high-mix, low-volume production environment.

This role coordinates equipment transfer, supports maintenance, and collaborates with vendors and program managers to keep production on schedule. Onsite only, with security compliance considerations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a lab or facility operations management role.
• Experience with inventory control and calibration tracking in a production environment.
• Familiarity with MRP security and lab/facility operations practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transfer of equipment between work area and Cal lab.
• Escort lab personnel for on-site calibration and ESD bench certification.
• Track hardware builds and update travelers and work orders.
• Maintain quality control spreadsheets for production status and changes.
• Track chemicals, limited life materials, and other consumables.
• Manage preventative maintenance, order parts and schedule maintenance.
• Submit purchase orders to buyers and work with vendors for quotes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Lab operations Mgmt

MRP Security

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in Operations or Business

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)

Job Description

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.

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

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

$24.00 - $66.59

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 agreement’s 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.

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].