Production Planner (Onsite)

RTX; Sterling (VA); Sur place; USD 96 000 - 182 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with company match and

Lifetime Income Strategy option

Tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

RTX’s Sterling Operations team seeks an experienced Production Planner to support a high‑mix, engineering‑to‑order environment. You will drive reliable execution of new and established builds, releasing orders and coordinating material flow to meet commitments.

In this onsite role in Sterling, VA, you will coordinate with procurement and program management, manage scheduling, identify delays, and implement recovery plans to stabilize the production flow and ensure on‑time delivery.

Qualifications

• University degree required; 5+ years experience or advanced degree with 3+ years experience in production planning.
• Experience using SAP or a comparable ERP system.
• Experience in production planning within a dynamic or engineering‑to‑order environment.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate, release, and coordinate production orders to ensure accurate, timely movement of materials through all stages of the build process.
• Manage detailed scheduling and sequencing of orders, adjusting based on priorities, material readiness, capacity, and engineering updates.
• Identify delays or gaps; develop recovery plans to stabilize workflow and maintain schedule integrity.
• Collaborate with procurement and program management to ensure timely component availability and improve material preparation.
• Analyze and resolve MRP‑generated exceptions, addressing root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Communicate risks to order execution, schedule changes, or material issues impacting delivery or customer expectations.
• Monitor and report key production metrics like schedule adherence and WIP aging.
• Support structured, efficient, system‑driven processes from release through completion.

Connaissances

SAP

Production planning

MRP processes

Formation

University Degree

Advanced Degree (related field)

Outils

MRP software

Description du poste

Date Posted:2026-09-28 Country:United States of America

Location:US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS

Position Role Type:Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Sterling Operations team is seeking a motivated and experienced production planner to support a high‑mix, engineering‑to‑order environment and drive reliable execution of both new and established product builds. This role is critical to improving daily flow, strengthening order readiness, and ensuring the site meets internal and external customer commitments.

This is an onsite role in Sterling, VA.

What You Will Do

• Evaluate, release, and coordinate production orders to ensure accurate, timely movement of materials through all stages of the build process.
• Manage detailed scheduling and sequencing of orders, making adjustments as needed based on priorities, material readiness, capacity constraints, and engineering updates.
• Identify delays or process gaps that impact order completion; develop and implement recovery plans to stabilize workflow and maintain schedule integrity.
• Work closely with procurement and program management teams to ensure timely component availability, support conversion of planned orders, and improve consistency of material preparation.
• Analyze and resolve MRP‑generated exceptions, addressing root causes and preventing recurring issues within the planning cycle.
• Communicate any risks to order execution, schedule changes, or material issues that may impact deliveries or customer expectations.
• Monitor and report key production metrics such as schedule adherence, WIP aging, and material or order‑related discrepancies.
• Support the development of more structured, efficient, and system‑driven processes that reduce variability and improve order clarity from release through completion.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Experience using SAP or a comparable ERP system.
• Experience with production planning within a dynamic or engineering-to-order manufacturing environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes and/or software
• Ability to set and work towards goals at a “big picture” level, and influence change at a detailed operational level
• Problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing or component-level manufacturing.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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