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Shield AIShield AIDallas, TX

Senior Production Planner, Development Programs

Senior Production Planner responsible for developing and executing production schedules for prototype and developmental aircraft builds in a dynamic environment with evolving designs and priorities. Requires 5+ years in production planning for complex hardware/aerospace, ERP/MRP expertise, and a bachelor's degree.

78k – 110k/yr
On-site5+ YOEOther

About the role

What you'll do

  • 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

Required 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
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience supporting prototype, NPI (New Product Introduction), or developmental manufacturing programs
  • Experience in UAV, aerospace, defense, or aircraft production environments
  • Familiarity with engineering change management and configuration control processes
  • APICS CPIM certification

Skills

Production PlanningManufacturing PlanningErp/Mrp SystemsSAPOracleNetSuiteCostpointBills Of MaterialWork Order ManagementSupply Chain OperationsEngineering Change ManagementConfiguration Control

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