Who We Are:

 Ball Aerospace is a leader in design, development and manufacture of innovative aerospace systems. We produce spacecraft, instruments and sensors, RF and microwave technologies, data exploitation solutions and a variety of advanced aerospace technologies and products that enable exciting missions.

 Ball Aerospace is known for its contributions in support of space and Earth science, exploration, national security and intelligence programs. We were also a pioneer in the development of the commercial remote sensing market, producing imaging systems and spacecraft that helped spawn a new market-driven demand for imagery. Our projects offer some of the most difficult and exciting challenges in aerospace.

We employ approximately 3,000 talented engineers, scientists, technicians and support staff. And one of the keys to our success is our people. Our employees take great pride in their contributions to better understanding our planet and protecting the nation.

What You'll Do:

• Work with external suppliers in requesting quotes, reviewing supplier qualifications and standards and working with the internal program managment team in awarding work to external suppliers.

• Coordinate and schedule all incoming/outgoing build documents within assigned department.
• Create and effectively maintain all build documents within assigned work centers.
• Create and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Work with the accounting department in reconciling accounts.
• Collect and verify production data and calculate statistical data for use in reports.
• Check and post data to production logs, records, or reports.
• Carry/move hardware and documentation between work centers as required.
• Generate production status reports. 

 What You'll Need:

• Proven customer service skills including identifying customer needs, being responsive to those needs and identify and solving problems quickly.
• Strong communications skills with ability to articulate and interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Experience scheduling in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience working with external suppliers (machine shops and special processes)
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 and AS9100 environment preferred.
• Strong computer skills specifically utilizing Microsoft Office products and experience working with a variety of databases (IFS, CostPoint, etc).  
• May support general administration tasks. 
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the SBU/SSU and the Company.  
• Perform other duties as necessary.

 Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of more experience or 2 years of technical school and 2 years or more experience.
• In addition to the typical educational and experience requirements, a demonstrated capability to adequately perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position and exhibit the skills and competencies of the grade level should be considered.  Each higher level degree, i.e. Ph.D. may substitute for two years of experience.  Related experience may be considered in lieu of education.     

US CITIZENSHIP OR PERMANENT RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V