Production Planner

About the role

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you're not just part of the system - you're a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation's defense and commercial missions.

We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If you're driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you'll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let's redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Production Planner to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Sr. Production Planner, the Production Planner will support efficient production flow in a high-mix/low-volume aerospace machine shop by managing work orders, coordinating materials, and ensuring all technical documentation used on the shop floor is accurate and up to date. This role serves as a key link between engineering, procurement, quality, and the production team, helping to maintain smooth operations while supporting essential documentation processes tied to manufacturing activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Create, release, and track work orders (travelers).
• Distribute travelers, prints, and inspection sheets to the production floor.
• Coordinate with procurement to confirm raw material availability.
• Monitor production progress, identify delays, and assist in resolving bottlenecks.
• Maintain accurate work order status and data within the ERP/MRP system.
• Communicate effectively between engineering, procurement, quality, and production teams to ensure alignment and on-time delivery.
• Scan, upload, organize, and maintain work orders and production-related documents.
• Ensure correct blueprint revisions, work instructions, and related documents are issued with each work order.
• Assist in processing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) by updating and redistributing affected production documents.
• Archive obsolete shop documents while maintaining full traceability.
• Help create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions related to production processes.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in production planning, documentation coordination, or related manufacturing roles.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (MS Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Strong Excel skills.
• Understanding of revision control practices and basic configuration management concepts.
• Experience in aerospace/defense or high-mix/low-volume machining environments.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills across multiple departments.
• Ability to problem-solve and adjust priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• U.S. Person or lawful permanent resident to comply with U.S. government space technology export regulations.

Pay and benefits

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Parental Leave

Physical Demands

• An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
• In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking.
• This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.
• This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.