Impulse Space

Production Planner (Machine Shop)

Redondo Beach, California, United States

$75-95k

Full Time

7 days ago

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Job description

As a Machine Shop Planner at Impulse, you will be responsible for planning and scheduling machine shop work across a variety of manual, semi-automated, and automated machining processes.

Responsibilities

Create daily and weekly schedules for 10+ machinists
Gather inputs from multiple customers including manufacturing, tooling, prototyping, test, and design engineering
Develop & optimize planning tools such ticketing systems, Kanban boards, progress trackers, manpower estimation, and capacity planning
Participate in and run daily production stand-ups with stakeholders
Order machining tools, spares, and equipment as needed
Work directly with machinists & technicians to produce high-quality hardware
Ensure accurate inventory control going into and out of the machining work center
Evaluate and recommend external sources for machining overflow. Coordinate directly with purchasing and occasionally with external vendors to assist with outsource machining.
Establish visual management systems that make it clear when parts are ready to push, pull, or are blocked

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ year of manufacturing planning and/or scheduling experience
Demonstrated ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment

Preferred Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
5+ years of manufacturing planning and/or scheduling experience
5+ years working in a high-volume aerospace manufacturing environment
Demonstrated expertise in metallic machining processes such as CNC, milling, lathe, EDM, etc.

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.