Production Support Coordinator

Draper; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 108,886,000 - 190,807,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs

Workshops: health and finance

Offsite social events

Museum discounts

Job summary

Draper, a nonprofit research institution in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Production Support Coordinator. You will support calibration, production, inventory, facility management, and materials planning, adapting to multiple program and lab needs.

The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and experience in lab or facility operations management, with awareness of MRP systems. Security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree in Operations or Business preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a lab or facility operations management role.
• Familiarity with MRP and related security concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate calibration activities with the Cal Lab and maintain equipment readiness.
• Manage equipment transfer 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 to technicians.
• Maintain quality control spreadsheets tracking production status and changes.
• Oversee inventory, chemicals, and limited-life materials; schedule maintenance and order parts.
• Process supplier quotes and submit purchase orders to buyers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Lab operations management

MRP knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree in Operations or Business

Job description

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

The Production Support Coordinator supports the calibration, production support, inventory, facility management, and materials resource planning areas. This role will require the individual to be flexible and able to adapt to multiple program/lab needs.

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

Cambridge

Massachusetts

02139-3563

Salary

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

$38.00 - $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.

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work.

• Workplace flexibility
• Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga
• Health and finance workshops
• Off site social events
• 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].