Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense
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Simsbury, CTtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition id:
REQ106296At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you! **Job Description****Job Description**EBAD seeks a highly motivated individual for the Test Lab Planner, reporting directly to the Test Lab Manager, Energetics. This position is located in Simsbury, CT.Responsibilities:The Test Lab Planner is responsible for Scheduling, coordinating, and managing all test activities to ensure efficient and timely start and completion of testing operations. This role owns the entire test planning process — from initial request through scheduling and tracking
and works closely with the Test Lab Manager, Engineers, Lead Technicians, and customers to balance priorities, optimize resources, and maintain clear communication across teams.Principal duties and responsibilities include the following:***Test Request Management***
• Receive, review, and process all incoming test requests.
• Verify request forms are complete and align with lab capabilities, clarifying requirements as needed.
• Assign test requests to appropriate teams based on scope, priority, and resource availability.• ***Planning***
• Develop and maintain schedules for all test activities.
• Allocate equipment, facilities, and personnel resources to meet deadlines and customer needs.
• Monitor progress daily and adjust schedules to resolve conflicts or delays.
• Balance short-term priorities with long-term workload planning.• ***Communication & Coordination***
• Serve as the primary point of contact for test scheduling status and updates.
• Facilitate regular scheduling meetings with test engineers, technicians, and stakeholders.
• Provide clear communication of priorities, schedule changes, and issues.• ***Tracking & Reporting***
• Maintain accurate records of test status, progress, and backlog.
• Generate and distribute scheduling reports, and forecasts as required.
• Identify trends and recommend process improvements to maximize lab throughput and efficiency.• ***Continuous Improvement***
• Collaborate with the team to improve scheduling processes, tools, and workflows.
• Support development of standard work for test request processing and scheduling procedures.***• Inventory***• Allocates existing inventory procurement of material.• Ensures demand is generated properly for all materials.• Effectively supports cycle counts and/or physical inventory audits including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation associated with inventory inaccuracies.*Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.* #J-18808-Ljbffr
Simsbury, CTtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition id:
REQ106296At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you! **Job Description****Job Description**EBAD seeks a highly motivated individual for the Test Lab Planner, reporting directly to the Test Lab Manager, Energetics. This position is located in Simsbury, CT.Responsibilities:The Test Lab Planner is responsible for Scheduling, coordinating, and managing all test activities to ensure efficient and timely start and completion of testing operations. This role owns the entire test planning process — from initial request through scheduling and tracking
and works closely with the Test Lab Manager, Engineers, Lead Technicians, and customers to balance priorities, optimize resources, and maintain clear communication across teams.Principal duties and responsibilities include the following:***Test Request Management***
• Receive, review, and process all incoming test requests.
• Verify request forms are complete and align with lab capabilities, clarifying requirements as needed.
• Assign test requests to appropriate teams based on scope, priority, and resource availability.• ***Planning***
• Develop and maintain schedules for all test activities.
• Allocate equipment, facilities, and personnel resources to meet deadlines and customer needs.
• Monitor progress daily and adjust schedules to resolve conflicts or delays.
• Balance short-term priorities with long-term workload planning.• ***Communication & Coordination***
• Serve as the primary point of contact for test scheduling status and updates.
• Facilitate regular scheduling meetings with test engineers, technicians, and stakeholders.
• Provide clear communication of priorities, schedule changes, and issues.• ***Tracking & Reporting***
• Maintain accurate records of test status, progress, and backlog.
• Generate and distribute scheduling reports, and forecasts as required.
• Identify trends and recommend process improvements to maximize lab throughput and efficiency.• ***Continuous Improvement***
• Collaborate with the team to improve scheduling processes, tools, and workflows.
• Support development of standard work for test request processing and scheduling procedures.***• Inventory***• Allocates existing inventory procurement of material.• Ensures demand is generated properly for all materials.• Effectively supports cycle counts and/or physical inventory audits including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation associated with inventory inaccuracies.*Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.* #J-18808-Ljbffr