Material Coordinator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 10, 2026.
About Quantum Design
For more than 40 years Quantum Design (QD) has been providing technology solutions to researchers in the fields of physics, chemistry, biotechnology, materials science, and nanotechnology. Established in 1982, Quantum Design is the leading commercial source for automated materials characterization systems offering a variety of measurement capabilities. QD instruments are found in the world's leading research institutions and have become the reference standard for a variety of magnetic and physical property measurements.
Job Description:
The Opportunity
As Material Coordinator, you will play a vital role in keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently. In this fast-paced manufacturing/engineering environment, you’ll take ownership of the movement and management of materials, overseeing shipping, receiving, storage, and distribution of parts, supplies, and equipment. Your attention to detail and strong organizational skills will directly support production success by ensuring accurate inventory and seamless material flow. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of operations, where your work has a tangible impact on productivity and overall team performance.
Responsibilities
- Perform inventory control activities, including cycle count, data entry, report generation and reconciliation, and investigation of transaction history.
- Accurately process job operation transactions (shop floor control), job material fulfillment transactions and maintain organized records in QD ERP system.
- Collaborate with buyers, planners, engineering, production, and scheduling teams to execute material transactions, movement, audits, and tracking activities, ensuring timely fulfillment of internal and external customer requirements.
- Work with Bills of Material (BOM’s) and WIP documentation.
- Review and update manufacturing work orders to ensure correct set up prior to production builds.
- Participate effectively in group status meetings.
- Prepare material kits packages for assembly production, ensuring all components are available and correctly labeled.
- Support other material handling functions as assigned, including packaging, labeling, staging, and inventory organization.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Three years of experience in inventory control and/or production control support, including hands-on use of ERP systems
- Experience with Material Review Board & Return to Stock processes
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in supply chain management, or a related field
- Experience in a production control environment
- APICS CPIM Certificate
- Intermediate proficiency with MS Excel
Additional Information
- This position’s work mode is onsite. The employee will report to our facility in San Diego, CA five days a week.
- Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment is critical.
- Salary Range: $22.00 - $30.00 hourly
Quantum Design is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions, policies and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws. Quantum Design will not tolerate or engage in unlawful discrimination including any form of unlawful harassment, on account of a person's sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap, disability, or membership in any protected group.