Production Planner (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States

Salary: $77,000–$115,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global develops rockets, including the Terran R vehicle, and manufacturing systems for commercial space launch.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain integrated production schedules from raw materials through final assembly.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to part shortages, late drawing releases, process planning gaps, and supply constraints.
• Manage Clear to Build processes, resolve shortages, and remove production constraints through cross-functional collaboration.
• Support scalable and automated planning solutions that improve efficiency, repeatability, and transparency.
• Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, production, program management, and leadership teams around build milestones.
• Improve planning tools, reporting, and communication methods to support rapid manufacturing and decision-making.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems, BOM structures, and production control fundamentals.
• Experience supporting or scaling high-mix, complex manufacturing environments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and navigate ambiguity.
• Proficiency in schedule management, risk identification, and cross-functional coordination.

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or high-rate manufacturing.
• Experience with rate-based production transitions or new product introduction.
• Exposure to digital planning tools, planning automation, Clear to Build methodologies, or shortage management.
• SQL query experience for data-driven planning and reporting.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a cross-functional production control team supporting the Terran R vehicle lifecycle.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• Parental leave and an annual learning and development stipend.
• Environment emphasizing autonomy, ownership, adaptability, curiosity, and technical rigor.