Propulsion Program Planner: Hardware Build & Delivery

Mach Industries; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mach Industries seeks a Propulsion Program Planner to coordinate planning, material readiness, supplier execution, and program delivery for propulsion hardware from concept to production in San Luis Obispo.

The role requires aerospace or high‑performance manufacturing experience, strong ERP/MRP and Excel skills, and the ability to align engineering, design, and manufacturing across functions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or related technical discipline; or equivalent industry experience.
• 3+ years of experience supporting aerospace, propulsion, defense, advanced manufacturing, or complex hardware development programs.
• Experience with technical drawings, BOMs, engineering documentation, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing methods, including machining, fabrication, castings, forgings, and mechanical assemblies.
• Experience coordinating activities across engineering, design, manufacturing, and external suppliers.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own cradle-to-grave planning and execution of propulsion hardware and subsystem builds from design release through manufacturing, testing, and integration.
• Partner with Engineering and Design teams to translate requirements, drawings, specifications, and BOMs into actionable plans.
• Develop and maintain integrated schedules, material readiness plans, and program tracking tools.
• Coordinate supplier activities for precision-machined components, castings, forgings, and high-temperature materials.
• Evaluate manufacturing capabilities, lead times, production capacity, and supplier readiness.
• Monitor hardware status, identify schedule risks, and drive mitigation plans.
• Lead material readiness reviews and coordinate build requirements across teams.
• Support prototype development, qualification testing, and transition-to-production activities.
• Drive supplier performance improvements in delivery, quality, and cost.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

ERP/MRP

Excel

Project management

Aerospace manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Mach Industries seeks a Propulsion Program Planner to coordinate planning, material readiness, supplier execution, and program delivery for propulsion hardware from concept to production in San Luis Obispo.

The role requires aerospace or high‑performance manufacturing experience, strong ERP/MRP and Excel skills, and the ability to align engineering, design, and manufacturing across functions in a fast-paced environment.