Senior Production Planner, Development Programs (R5277)

Shield AI
Seattle
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 96,000 - 145,000 annuallyFunction: Manufacturing & Production OperationsExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Prioritization","Cross-functional coordination","Risk management"]

Develop, maintain, and execute production plans for prototype and developmental aircraft builds, translating rapidly changing engineering releases and program milestones into executable manufacturing schedules. Coordinate schedule adjustments from engineering changes, manage work orders for evolving configurations and bills of material, and track progress to mitigate risks to build, integration, and flight test milestones. Partner with Supply Chain and support ERP/MRP planning accuracy to enable configuration-controlled schedule recovery.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
3 days ago

Senior Production Planner, Development Programs (R5277)

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Job Summary

Develop, maintain, and execute production plans for prototype and developmental aircraft builds, translating rapidly changing engineering releases and program milestones into executable manufacturing schedules. Coordinate schedule adjustments from engineering changes, manage work orders for evolving configurations and bills of material, and track progress to mitigate risks to build, integration, and flight test milestones. Partner with Supply Chain and support ERP/MRP planning accuracy to enable configuration-controlled schedule recovery.
Location: Seattle
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations
Seniority: Mid level

Key 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 to support aircraft builds, including scenarios with incomplete engineering definition or evolving configurations/BOMs.
  • •Coordinate schedule adjustments due to engineering changes, design revisions, and shifting program priorities.
  • •Monitor production progress and identify risks to key build, integration, and flight test milestones.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 96,000 - 145,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a 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).
  • •Ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance.
Experience:5+ yearsAerospaceDefenseRoboticsHardwareUAV
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:PrioritizationCross-functional coordinationRisk management
Certifications:APICS CPIM
Tech Stack:ERPMRPSAPOracleNetSuiteCostpointWork ordersBills of material

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Security clearance

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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