Project Planner jobs in Santa Ana, CA

Job Description:

Are you an Engineering Project Planner with at least 3 years of experience looking to join a niche company that offers growth? DTS is an award-winning electronics manufacturing company that has been named "Best Place to Work" for the past four years.

We have an open position for a Engineering Project Planner at our office in Seal Beach, CA - you could be just who we are looking for to grow our team. If you meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply today.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develops plans and schedules and manages the project team goals by monitoring milestone completion.
• Assists in estimating a timescale for a project and ensuring that the outlined deadlines are met. Proposes improvements as necessary.
• Adheres to project budget by monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Organizes and hosts regular project meetings with relevant team members and stakeholders. Ensures the communication channels are open.
• Keeps management up to date on progress and project status in a timely manner. Clearly relays critical information such as alarms and warnings verbally and in writing (email).
• Prepares the monthly progress reports. Updates schedule on a weekly basis. Manages project-related paperwork by ensuring all necessary material are current and properly stored.
• Collaborates with program managers and engineers to capture requirements for projects and presents them to the project team.
• Collaborates with managers and engineers to discuss the progress of the project as well as to address any issues that arise. Assists in developing solutions to identified issues.
• Follows up with external contractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of purchased parts.
• Assists in building, reviewing, and executing critical path analyses.
• Coordinates with Sales and Program Management regarding status of products under development, as well as interfaces with Operations department to ensure a smooth New Product Introductions (NPI) process for the project.
• Learns inventory database and supports project by maintaining proper levels of parts quantities on hand. Coordinates and expedites flow of materials, parts, and assemblies to support the projects’ schedule.
• Implements DCAA compliance strategies when requested including material procurement, reporting requirements, and audit analysis.
• Supports special projects and government programs as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.