Project Planner I

stratasys•Belton, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Stratasys is a world leader in 3D printing, leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. Stratasys Direct Manufacturing (SDM) is seeking a Project Planner to coordinate with Project Managers, Operations, customers, and vendors to plan and execute customer programs aligned with company goals. This role ensures order accuracy, facilitates smooth job releases to the shop, and proactively addresses potential issues to support timely and efficient project fulfillment.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (or, green card holder), a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State (due to ITAR/EAR regulations)
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum one year experience in a Fulfillment Services role such as Customer Care or Production Administrator, OR 2+ years’ operations experience in additive manufacturing and custom manufacturing
Demonstrated history of seeking out learning opportunities and strong critical thinking skills
Demonstrate ability to work in a cross-functional team environment and clearly communicate technical requirements and status of assigned projects. Written and verbal communication is clear and concise
Must have experience with Microsoft Office products

Nice To Haves

Understanding of various manufacturing process specs, standards and other technical documents
Ability to read 2D Drawings, understand GD&T and design intent
Understanding of SolidWorks and/or other CAD programs
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
Prior experience with various manufacturing methods such as CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, vacuum forming, etc.

Responsibilities

Prepare work orders and data for production, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Develop diagrams and graphic aids for operations, enhancing manufacturing and inspection processes
Perform thorough contract reviews with relevant documentation to capture requirements and cascade them onto the work order
Verify hardware availability or initiate timely orders to prevent delays
Generate Purchase Order (PO) Requests with applicable flow-downs of customer requirements
Manage program Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and manufacturing issues, revisiting when initiating reorders
Conduct scheduling and status tracking, including the setup and hosting of status update meetings as needed and required by the customer
Collaborate with purchasing and vendors to procure materials and services, ensuring the fulfillment of the Bill of Materials (BOM)
Establish, communicate, and execute Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes when required
Coordinate with Project Managers and Operations to provide recovery dates to Sales/Customer in cases of order delays or cancellations
Submit nonconformances to customers to determine disposition
Actively participate in trainings for POD tech to enhance knowledge of the process/material and post-processes
Follow all company safety policies and procedures
Attend all required company training
Demonstrate commitments to Stratasys Behaviors by leading, acting, and modeling these values
Other Responsibilities as assigned by the department or manager