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Senior Production Planner, Development Programs (R5277)

Shield AI· Aircraft Operations Division – Production Planning
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Seattle, WA$96k - $145kFull Time EmployeePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior Production Planner for Development Programs to drive production planning and execution for developmental and prototype aircraft builds, coordinating across Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management to maintain feasible schedules amid evolving designs and material constraints.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for prototype aircraft builds, major assemblies, and integration activities
  • Translate engineering release plans, build priorities, and program milestones into executable manufacturing schedules
  • Release and manage work orders in support of aircraft builds, including builds with incomplete engineering definition or evolving configurations or bills of material
  • Coordinate schedule adjustments resulting from engineering changes, design revisions, and shifting program priorities
  • Monitor production progress and proactively identify risks to key build, integration, and flight test milestones
  • Coordinate temporary planning structures and workarounds to enable manufacturing progress while maintaining configuration control
  • Facilitate rapid schedule recovery plans when design, material, or technical issues affect build progress
  • Partner closely with Supply Chain to align material availability with build requirements and timelines
  • Support ERP/MRP system accuracy through effective planning and work order management

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing planning, production control, or supply chain operations
  • Experience supporting complex hardware, aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, or other highly engineered products
  • Experience working within ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Costpoint, or similar)
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, work order management, bills of material, and production scheduling
  • demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and highly dynamic environment
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance

Skills

Required:Production schedulingERP/MRPBill of MaterialsCross-functional coordination

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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