Production Planning Technician

FDH Aero; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FDH Aero in the United States is seeking a Production Planning Technician to provide quotations and lead-time estimates. You will prepare Shop Routers to guide cable production and support procurement by identifying bill of materials for each build, while maintaining cross-department communication to ensure costing accuracy and on-time delivery.

You will evaluate opportunities, verify specifications, determine requirements, and collaborate on cost and availability of materials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, and email software.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate opportunities for capability, feasibility, and risk using available knowledge and management insight.
• Verify governing specifications, ensuring current drawings or specifications are obtained.
• Identify all project requirements, including quality notes, testing, approvals, and first article requirements.
• Determine special length or put-up requirements, requested quantities, and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with procurement and product teams to obtain cost and availability for raw materials and special requirements.
• Accurately estimate the manufacturing time required for cable production.
• Prepare a detailed quotation, listing exceptions clearly.
• Coordinate with sales to ensure all special requirements are addressed during costing.
• Develop and update Shop Router instructions with BOMs, procedures, special instructions, and run times.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Work under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Who Are We?

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense companies, providing end-to-end supply chain solutions for OEM and aftermarket customers. With more than 55+ years of experience and operations in 14 countries, we bring expertise across Commercial, Defense, Space, Business Aviation and Cargo through our specialized business divisions, Electronics, Hardware, Commercial Aftermarket, and Defense Aftermarket. For more information, please visit the FDH Aero website.

Why Work Here?

Fast-paced & Impactful Work – Every decision helps keep aircraft flying and missions moving

Driven Team & Culture – Supportive, driven colleagues who support you every step of the way

High-Growth Opportunities – We invest in your success with training and development

Competitive Benefits Package – Includes medical, dental, vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401k matching, wellness activities and more

At FDH Aero, we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people, and our culture empowers every team member to contribute and grow. As a global team, our culture is rooted in five (5) core values that begin with the words “We are” and include: service-first, respectful, amplifiers, open-minded and accountable.

We Are Looking For

The Production Planning Technician provides quotations and lead‑time estimates. The role is responsible to Prepare Shop Routers to guide cable production and assist procurement in identifying necessary bill of materials for each build. They will maintain regular communication with relevant departments to ensure costing and lead‑time accuracy, profitability, and exceptional product quality.

What You’ll Do

As a Production Planning Technician, you will:

• Evaluate and assess each opportunity for capability, feasibility, and risk using firsthand knowledge, documentation, and management insight.
• Verify governing specifications, ensuring the most current drawings or specifications are obtained.
• Identify all project requirements, including quality notes, testing, approvals, and first article requirements.
• Determine special length or put‑up requirements, requested quantities, and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with procurement and product teams to obtain current cost and availability for raw materials and special requirements (e.g., testing, first articles, special links, qualification approvals).
• Accurately estimate the manufacturing time required for cable production.
• Prepare a detailed quotation, clearly identifying and listing any exceptions that need to be noted.
• Confirm contract review or coordinate with sales (for intercompany distribution) to ensure all special requirements were addressed during the costing phase.
• Develop and update work instructions (Shop Router packet) with comprehensive build instructions, including:
• Bill of Materials by department
• Processing & Procedures
• Special instructions
• Estimated run times
• Drawings/Specifications

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate's Degree preferred
• Highly self‑motivated
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, and email software
• Ability to function in high‑pressure situations
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• ITAR Requirement
• 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR

Job Type: Full Time

FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.