Job ID 10589

At the Space Dynamics Laboratory, we take pride in and highly value our employees. We are seeking a Material Resource Planner to manage internal material and fabrication activities. The role includes supporting spacecraft programs through part and material procurement, tracking and facilitating multiple internal processes, and delivery of organized kits to programs while maintaining traceability. This will include both mechanical and EEE parts. A successful candidate will have a balance of technical and leadership skills necessary to effectively work with various engineering disciplines and service centers while achieving schedule milestones.

SDL offers competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, including:

• Flexible work schedules
• Generous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special event
• A 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account—no matching required!
• Favorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutes
• Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirements
• High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance
• A great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planet
• We are a growing company that maintains both a family feel and high retention rate with over 90% job satisfaction
• Relocation assistance available for most positions

Key Responsibilities

• Working with engineering to identify required parts and materials
• Coordinating with programs regarding fabrication timelines, need dates, etc.
• Working with purchasing and internal fabrication groups to ensure items are available on time
• Tracking parts through internal processing such as cleaning, inspections, coatings, etc
• Internal part expediting as needed
• Ensuring parts and materials meet specifications and quality standards
• Managing inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations

Required Qualifications:

• High School graduate, GED, or some higher education
• 5+ years’ experience in material resource planning
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and be proficient in interacting in a cross functional department environment
• Self-motivated, dependable, and detail oriented
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to identify and work through problems that may arise
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work with other team members for completion of required tasks

• Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain a US government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with NASA or aerospace industry standards
• Experience with cleanroom or contamination control processes
• Familiar with EEE parts and specifications
• Familiar with processing of machined parts
• Experience working with spaceflight hardware
• TS security clearance or equivalent

SDL supports a variety of missions, including NASA’s vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense’s aim to protect our Nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you’ve heard of, and others that you haven’t. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

EOE including Disability and Vet

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