# Senior Production Planner, Development Programs

**Company:** [Shield AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shield-ai)
**Location:** Dallas, TX
**Role:** Other
**Salary:** $78k – $110k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Production Planning, Manufacturing Planning, Erp/Mrp Systems, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Costpoint, Bills Of Material, Work Order Management, Supply Chain Operations, Engineering Change Management, Configuration Control
**Posted:** 2026-07-08

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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

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