Production Planner

The role

The Production Planner will support production flow in a high-mix/low-volume aerospace machine shop. This role manages work orders, coordinates materials, and ensures technical documentation is accurate.

What you will do

• Create, release, and track work orders (travelers).
• Distribute travelers, prints, and inspection sheets to the production floor.
• Coordinate with procurement to confirm raw material availability.
• Monitor production progress, identify delays, and assist in resolving bottlenecks.
• Maintain accurate work order status and data within the ERP/MRP system.
• Communicate between engineering, procurement, quality, and production teams.
• Scan, upload, organize, and maintain work orders and production-related documents.
• Ensure correct blueprint revisions, work instructions, and related documents are issued.
• Assist in processing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Archive obsolete shop documents and help maintain SOPs and work instructions.

Required qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in production planning, documentation coordination, or related manufacturing roles.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (MS Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Strong Excel skills.
• Understanding of revision control practices and basic configuration management concepts.
• Experience in aerospace/defense or high-mix/low-volume machining environments.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills across multiple departments.
• Ability to problem-solve and adjust priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• U.S. Person or lawful permanent resident to comply with U.S. government space technology export regulations.
• Ability to sit or stand for long durations of time, bending, reaching, and walking.
• Ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Parental Leave
• covered life insurance
• employee referrals
• swag

Before you apply

• U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
• Position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

About the company

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. They provide end-to-end satellite solutions including design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support.