Aerospace Production & Planning Specialist

Divergent; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 103,155,000 - 143,270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity plan

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Health benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Divergent is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Production Specialist to coordinate materials, tooling, and workflows on the shop floor in a high-precision aerospace environment. You will link machining, engineering, quality, and supply chain to keep output on schedule.

The role emphasizes hands-on shop-floor engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement to meet aggressive program timelines while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year of admin or production support experience in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with CNC machining, blueprint reading, tooling, and production workflows.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Excel for scheduling, tracking, and data analysis.
• Ability to manage and track work orders, inventory, and tooling availability.
• Able to access information subject to US export controls.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities to align with schedules and on-time delivery commitments.
• Ensure tooling, materials, and work instructions are ready before job release to minimize downtime.
• Assist with managing and tracking work orders through ERP/MRP systems and keep production status up to date.
• Monitor tooling inventory and usage; support tool crib operations and initiate replenishment as needed.
• Identify and address production bottlenecks and assist in production planning and resource allocation.
• Maintain accurate documentation including travelers, inspection records, and production logs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Divergent is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Production Specialist to coordinate materials, tooling, and workflows on the shop floor in a high-precision aerospace environment. You will link machining, engineering, quality, and supply chain to keep output on schedule.

The role emphasizes hands-on shop-floor engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement to meet aggressive program timelines while maintaining safety and quality standards.