Shield AI
Senior Production Planner, Development Programs (R5277)
$96K–$145K
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in production planning, manufacturing planning, production control, or supply chain operations.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field.
About the job
Plans and coordinates production execution for prototype and developmental aircraft builds, aligning manufacturing schedules with engineering changes, material availability, and program milestones.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain production schedules, translate program plans into executable manufacturing schedules, and manage build work orders.
- Coordinate schedule changes and recovery plans; monitor progress and identify risks to build, integration, and flight-test milestones.
- Partner with Supply Chain and other teams to align materials, maintain configuration control, and support ERP/MRP accuracy.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field.
- Experience supporting complex hardware or other highly engineered products.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and understanding of manufacturing processes, work orders, bills of material, and production scheduling.
- Ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting prototype, NPI, or developmental manufacturing programs; UAV, aerospace, defense, or aircraft production experience.
- Familiarity with engineering change management and configuration control; APICS CPIM certification.
Pay
USD 96,000–145,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
ERP/MRP, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Costpoint
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