SUMMARY
The Program Planner creates manufacturing planning using EPICOR ERP for a diverse range of products including machined parts, composite products, engineering jobs and production assemblies. Solicits quotes from suppliers and prepares purchase requisitions for the procurement of required materials. Works closely with manufacturing, purchasing and quality staff, as well as program managers and engineers to develop complete and accurate planning. Reports to the Integrated Product Team Lead.
ABOUT US
Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement*
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Interpret engineered prints and engineering database to create manufacturing plans that completely and accurately direct manufacturing and procurement using EPICOR:
- Coordinates with program managers and engineers to ensure that product requirements are completely and accurately incorporated into planning
- Works closely with manufacturing and production leads to ensure that fabrication and assembly processes are completely and accurately incorporated into planning
- Works closely with quality engineering and quality assurance to ensure quality requirements are completely and accurately incorporated into planning
- Prepares purchase requisitions and creates purchase suggestions based on program requirements:
- Maintains product BOM; uses BOM in parallel with the plan as a guide for creating purchase requisitions and purchase suggestions
- Solicits quotes from suppliers as needed
- Monitors purchased and manufactured parts:
- Tracks purchased and manufactured materials delivery dates and on-time status
- Develops strong working relationships with the manufacturing departments and suppliers, works closely with them to resolve problems and issues
- Keeps program managers apprised of any changes or deviation from the plan
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Required Education: High School diploma
- Preferred Education: AA degree in related discipline
- Preferred Experience: 3 or more years of applicable experience
- Preferred Experience: 1 or more years of experience with EPICOR ERP software
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Occasional travel 0-10% of the time.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
Skills Required
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- High School diploma
- AA degree in related discipline
- 3 or more years of applicable experience
- 1 or more years of experience with EPICOR ERP software
What We Do
Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War’s core mission priorities and meet our nation’s accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130space and defense programs. For more information, visit our website at Karman-SD.com.
