Production Planner

Terran Orbital Corporation; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401k match

Flexible time off

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Terran Orbital is seeking a Production Planner to support high‑mix/low‑volume aerospace manufacturing. You will manage work orders, coordinate materials, and ensure accurate shop‑floor documentation, linking engineering, procurement, quality, and production for on‑time delivery.

Reporting to the Sr. Production Planner, you will ensure correct revisions, support ECOs, and maintain ERP/MRP data while contributing to continuous improvement in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in production planning or related manufacturing roles.
• Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (MS Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Familiarity with revision control and configuration management.
• Experience in aerospace or high‑mix/low‑volume machining.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• US person or lawful permanent resident for export compliance.

Responsibilities

• Create, release, and track work orders (travelers).
• Distribute travelers, prints, and inspection sheets to the production floor.
• Coordinate with procurement for material availability.
• Monitor progress, identify delays, and help resolve bottlenecks.
• Maintain accurate work order data in the ERP/MRP system.
• Communicate across engineering, procurement, quality, and production teams.
• Maintain documents and ensure correct revisions and SOPs.
• Assist with Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and archive obsolete documents.
• Support development of SOPs and work instructions for production processes.

Skills

Production planning

Technical drawings

ERP/MRP systems

Revision control

Aerospace experience

Attention to detail

Problem solving

US Person / LPR

Job description

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.).
• 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.
• 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.

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!

Salary Range: $70,000 USD - $90,000 USD

Full‑time Position Benefits

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

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end‑to‑end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on‑orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com

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.

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.

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].