Prototype Material Planner — On-Site, Fast-Paced Program

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

10 days PTO

11 paid holidays

401(k) match

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. in Bedford, MA seeks a Program Material Planner to support prototype fabrication and production control on a 3-year, on-site contract.

You will liaise between engineering, fabrication operations, and suppliers to ensure timely material availability and cost-effective planning. The role emphasizes rapid prototyping, cross-functional collaboration, and aggressive schedule management to transition concepts into manufacturable hardware while optimizing resources

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Technical or STEM-related discipline.
• 2+ years of professional experience.
• Strong collaboration and coordination skills with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to drive projects and action plans forward in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage plans for internally and externally fabricated components supporting prototype hardware development
• Coordinate with cross-functional engineering, fabrication, and program teams to align execution plans with technical and schedule requirements
• Translate technical information into fabrication and assembly planning instructions
• Utilize planning tools to support capacity analysis, cost estimates, and schedule development
• Identify opportunities for process improvements related to fabrication, procurement, and project planning
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers supporting prototype fabrication activities
• Track and resolve material shortages, procurement risks, and schedule constraints
• Support prototype builds across a variety of mechanical and electronic component types

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a Technical or STEM-related discipline

Tools

Six Sigma

Job description

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. in Bedford, MA seeks a Program Material Planner to support prototype fabrication and production control on a 3-year, on-site contract.

You will liaise between engineering, fabrication operations, and suppliers to ensure timely material availability and cost-effective planning. The role emphasizes rapid prototyping, cross-functional collaboration, and aggressive schedule management to transition concepts into manufacturable hardware while optimizing resources