Senior Production Planner - Opto-Mechanical Defense

nLIGHT; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks Paid Time Off

11 paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Assistance Program

100% Health, Vision and Dental Care for Employee

Paid Family Leave

Competitive 401k with company match

Job summary

nLIGHT is seeking a Production Planner for its Longmont, CO location, pertinent to High Energy Laser programs. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in production planning for complex electromechanical systems, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and excellent competencies in ERP systems like D365. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $140,000 depending on qualifications. Comprehensive benefits include health insurance, stock purchase plans, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in production or manufacturing planning.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex electromechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Convert engineering release schedules into production plans.
• Plan and manage in-house assemblies and procurements.
• Monitor production progress and communicate updates.

Skills

Production planning

Manufacturing planning

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

MRP/ERP proficiency

Communication skills

Analysis and problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Optical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Operations or related field

Tools

D365

Power BI

Microsoft Project

Job description

nLIGHT is seeking a Production Planner for its Longmont, CO location, pertinent to High Energy Laser programs. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in production planning for complex electromechanical systems, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and excellent competencies in ERP systems like D365. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $140,000 depending on qualifications. Comprehensive benefits include health insurance, stock purchase plans, and generous PTO.