Production Scheduler
$100,000–$125,000 year
On-siteEl Segundo, California, United States
Job Summary
Develop and maintain the detailed production schedule that carries satellite hardware from manufacturing through subassembly work, bus integration, and final test. Translate program milestones and delivery requirements into achievable daily and weekly production plans, then release work orders and track their progress through inspection, test, and hardware readiness. Partner with Production leadership to establish build priorities, resolve production conflicts, and coordinate with Supply Chain to confirm parts availability before scheduled work begins. Monitor production progress, update the schedule, and flag critical-path constraints and delays before they affect major program milestones. Support daily scheduling meetings and weekly schedule reviews, keeping schedule data accurate in the company's ERP and MES systems. Track planned-versus-actual performance, maintain vehicle completion forecasts, and support Program Management with scenario planning and schedule-impact assessments.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three or more years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or manufacturing coordination within aerospace, defense, automotive, or another complex manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, production dependencies, and material readiness.
- Ability to read and interpret work orders, bills of material, and engineering drawings.
- Experience using scheduling, ERP, MES, or project-management software.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across a cross-functional team from technicians to program leadership.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and keep schedule information accurate in a fast-moving production environment.
- Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Desired Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor's degree in operations management, supply chain, engineering, or a related field.
- Experience scheduling satellite, spacecraft, or launch-vehicle production.
- Advanced skills in scheduling and reporting tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Primavera P6, or Excel.
- Knowledge of critical-path scheduling, capacity planning, and earned-value principles.
- Familiarity with cleanroom operations and configuration-controlled hardware in a low-volume, high-mix production environment.
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