Drawbridge
Planner/Buyer - Development (PAS)
Position Overview The Planner/Buyer - Development is responsible for scheduling and purchasing materials to support development work within the business unit. This includes managing work orders to meet MRP and non-MRP requirements, handling non-conforming material matters, and ensuring accurate and timely processing, follow-up, and rescheduling. The role also requires the ability to interpret engineering drawings, including object dimensions, geometry, and tolerances.
Key Responsibilities Interpret engineering drawings, including object dimensions, geometry, and tolerances, to support supplier negotiations. Implement processes for requisitioning, order placement, and tracking of development materials across multiple programs. Plan and schedule work orders for in-house assembly and test activities. Perform all data entry for requisitions and purchase orders, confirm supplier acknowledgements, and manage open orders. Solicit and analyze supplier quotes for a wide variety of services and commodities. Recommend suppliers based on cost, quality, and delivery. Manage component shortages and expedite materials to resolve schedule risks. Collaborate with program management, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and purchasing to provide timely updates and resolve non-conforming material issues. Additional Duties
Support continuous improvement initiatives and actively participate in team meetings. Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners. Provide training assistance to other personnel when needed. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment. Complete special projects and other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree. 4+ years of experience planning, scheduling, and purchasing make-to-print machined parts, COTS parts, make-to-spec electro-mechanical components, and special process/outside services (plating, painting, testing). Experience supporting production or development cells. Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing principles. Working knowledge of MRP systems and scheduling activities. Strong computer skills with MS Office and other applicable systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be a U.S. citizen. Work Environment
Professional office setting combined with exposure to a manufacturing/machine shop environment. May encounter fluids, fumes, airborne particles, mechanical parts, noise, and vibration. Domestic travel to vendors (less than 10%). Standard office equipment used; personal protective equipment required in shop areas. Physical Requirements
Regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, stoop, crouch, and move around the facility. Frequent use of hands and arms; ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required, including color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Must pass job-required vision screening. Location Chaska, MN
Compensation & Benefits Salary will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, which may include:
Incentive compensation opportunities Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance Life and disability insurance 401(k) plan with company match Tuition assistance Paid vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays Flexible scheduling options (such as compressed workweeks) Employee engagement programs and recognition events
Additional Information Many contracts require proof of U.S. citizenship and/or compliance with export control laws. Employment is contingent upon providing required documentation.
Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Position Overview The Planner/Buyer - Development is responsible for scheduling and purchasing materials to support development work within the business unit. This includes managing work orders to meet MRP and non-MRP requirements, handling non-conforming material matters, and ensuring accurate and timely processing, follow-up, and rescheduling. The role also requires the ability to interpret engineering drawings, including object dimensions, geometry, and tolerances.
Key Responsibilities Interpret engineering drawings, including object dimensions, geometry, and tolerances, to support supplier negotiations. Implement processes for requisitioning, order placement, and tracking of development materials across multiple programs. Plan and schedule work orders for in-house assembly and test activities. Perform all data entry for requisitions and purchase orders, confirm supplier acknowledgements, and manage open orders. Solicit and analyze supplier quotes for a wide variety of services and commodities. Recommend suppliers based on cost, quality, and delivery. Manage component shortages and expedite materials to resolve schedule risks. Collaborate with program management, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and purchasing to provide timely updates and resolve non-conforming material issues. Additional Duties
Support continuous improvement initiatives and actively participate in team meetings. Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners. Provide training assistance to other personnel when needed. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment. Complete special projects and other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree. 4+ years of experience planning, scheduling, and purchasing make-to-print machined parts, COTS parts, make-to-spec electro-mechanical components, and special process/outside services (plating, painting, testing). Experience supporting production or development cells. Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing principles. Working knowledge of MRP systems and scheduling activities. Strong computer skills with MS Office and other applicable systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be a U.S. citizen. Work Environment
Professional office setting combined with exposure to a manufacturing/machine shop environment. May encounter fluids, fumes, airborne particles, mechanical parts, noise, and vibration. Domestic travel to vendors (less than 10%). Standard office equipment used; personal protective equipment required in shop areas. Physical Requirements
Regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, stoop, crouch, and move around the facility. Frequent use of hands and arms; ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required, including color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Must pass job-required vision screening. Location Chaska, MN
Compensation & Benefits Salary will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, which may include:
Incentive compensation opportunities Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance Life and disability insurance 401(k) plan with company match Tuition assistance Paid vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays Flexible scheduling options (such as compressed workweeks) Employee engagement programs and recognition events
Additional Information Many contracts require proof of U.S. citizenship and/or compliance with export control laws. Employment is contingent upon providing required documentation.
Veterans are encouraged to apply.