Opportunity Overview:The NPI Production/Material Planner is responsible for ensuring timely material availability for new product builds from prototype through production release. This role supports both internal manufacturing and global contract manufacturers to maintain a robust material pipeline.
Key Responsibilities- Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to plan and manage builds for electrical, electromechanical, and mechanical assemblies in alignment with forecasted demand.
- Manage multi-level, high-complexity Bills of Material (BOMs) for new products and ensure BOM accuracy throughout the NPI process.
- Work with domestic and international contract manufacturers to manage assembly quotations, purchase orders, and resolve material alignment issues.
- Coordinate material procurement and readiness for internal pilot-line builds, including resolving material shortages proactively.
- Manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), deviations, and RMAs/rework activities in partnership with suppliers and pilot line teams.
- Ensure internal delivery commitments are met by monitoring lead times, capacity, and material status.
- Maintain and update the Component Assessment file to monitor component health and work with the Team to highlight risk areas.
- Identify and understand when to escalate issues that may impact schedule, cost, or quality.
- Support phase-gate deliverables and ensure planning activities are completed on time as products transition from design to production.
- Lead the successful handoff of new products to high-volume manufacturing.
All About You:We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you're ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.
- Bachelor's degree in business or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with strong attention to detail.
- 3-5 years of production or material planning experience in an electrical and/or mechanical manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated proactive planning capabilities and strong leadership skills.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) concepts and systems.
- Proficiency in MS Office (advanced Excel and PowerPoint preferred) and experience with ERP (Oracle preferred) and PLM systems (Teamcenter preferred) and Rapid Response.
**We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.
**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Compensation:The base salary range for this role is $77,600-$124,100. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.
Incentive Plan:This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.
Benefits:Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more. Please click here to see details.
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