Production Planner (Onsite)

RTX•Davis, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At 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.

Requirements

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.
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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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 illness insurance, 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