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Prototype Planner
Sterling Heights MI
Contract to Hire - 9/80
Pay Rate: $40.50/Hr.
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401k
REQUIREMENTS: Prototype Planner
US Citizenship
Bachelor’s degree in applicable discipline
3-5 years’ experience working in a Prototype/Production Control / Planning or Materials group in a prototyping or manufacturing environment (equivalent experience will be considered)
Experience with material planning.
Excel, Power Point and Word experience required.
Familiarity with Oracle business system
Awareness and understanding of Bills of Material Strong communication, analysis, and math skills a plus.
Data analysis skills using Excel or equivalent is required.
Ability to perform accurate data entry skills.
Highly organized and able to multitask.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Ability to effectively troubleshoot problems.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Prototype Planner
Our client's Combat Missions Systems team is seeking a Prototype Planner to organize the key information necessary for prototype development efforts that will take place at one of our 3 prototyping centers.
In this role, you will also create and maintain a prototype plan based on forecast, inventory levels, safety stock levels, and project specific levels while minimizing cost. Creates and maintains the Bill of Materials from release drawings and requests, actively participates decision points during a prototyping effort, and works with management to identify and mitigate risks throughout project execution.
Performs diversified duties involving the coordination, issuance and control of materials for the assigned project(s) and Prototype Network.
Analyzes Oracle reports/output recommendations and releases factory orders to manufacturing and assembly areas.
Evaluates Oracle reports/output recommendations and initiates appropriate actions related to cancellation, reschedule or modification to “released” jobs in Fabrication & Assembly.
Works with Supply Chain to expedite “purchased” material components shortages with the appropriate buyer.
Participates in daily scheduled factory order status meetings to achieve 100% on time performance where possible.
Interfaces closely with Build Project Lead/Prototype integration engineers to evaluate customer requirements and approve the release of materials in support of special projects and prototype builds.
Monitors and adjusts as necessary, build schedules to maintain valid due dates on all orders.
Releases sufficient work to meet department earned hours’ targets.
Informs immediate supervisor of potential voids and assists in remedial actions to make adjustments.
Participates as a team member on task forces to reduce costs, inventory levels and improve on-time delivery of products.
Coordinate with Engineering on the release of drawings and reviews for manufacturability of parts and material requirements.
Serve as point of contact and subject matter expert for coordination of all released engineering data and responsible for the translation of this data into usable procurement and manufacturing requirements.
Prioritize work and coordinate with Engineering Program Managers, Team Leads, Quality, and Certification groups to achieve program efficiencies, meet established deadlines, and minimize operational impacts.
Coordinate with the broader Prototype Network team to analyze prototyping schedules and capacity requirements.
Provide timely status and expedite work around plans to preserve schedule.
Identify relevant trends and improvement opportunities, then develop and coordinate corrective actions.
Promote a culture of safety by monitoring self and others to assure all duties are performed within the guidelines.
PREFERRED SKILLS: Prototype Planner
Experience with the following systems: Windchill ORACLE MRP or ERP systems Six Sigma / Lean Concepts
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