Senior Production Planner I

Rocket Lab Corporation • Pasadena, CA

4d • $95,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Based onsite at Rocket Lab Robotics in Pasadena, CA, Production Planners are responsible for work order management and production planning for robotics and electromechanical hardware. Production Planners interact with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Project Management to plan and manage production schedules, production lead times, yield management, material readiness, and engineering build timelines. Production Planners ensure the Production team has work in queue, the correct priority, and the information and materials needed to build without blockers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of work experience (9+ years total work experience).
• Proven ability to conduct clear build reviews, and expedite materials through production.
• Knowledge of Production Planning fundamentals for master data management, batch processing, and issue ticket disposition.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP/MRP systems.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Self-starter who proactively identifies opportunities, drives work forward independently, and requires minimal direction
• Prior experience in robotics, aerospace, EV automotive, high-reliability manufacturing, or other disruptive manufacturing industries.
• Prior experience in a rapid-growth production or engineering development environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, assembly documentation, and work instructions.
• Experience supporting new product introduction, prototype builds, or low-volume/high-mix production.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently across competing production needs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supply and fulfillment planning within MRP for robotics and electromechanical production work orders.
• Responsible for releasing work orders to Production and kit requests to Inventory.
• Accountable for creating visibility of material position for robotics builds, including line of balance reports, material shortage reports, clear-to-build reports, and related planning tools.
• Responsible for supporting prioritization and expediting subassemblies to support robotics integration and production timelines.
• Understand material demand, configuration accuracy, and build requirements for production and engineering development hardware.
• Work in a cross-functional team environment as a strong team player and demonstrate the ability to work with other functional groups to achieve company-wide goals.
• Responsible for coordinating incoming inspections and ensuring timely receipt and processing of hardware.
• Perform other duties as requested by your manager, relevant to your role.

Benefits

• Company stock as part of your total compensation package
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
• Medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
• Dental and vision coverage
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Subsidized EV charging
• Onsite fitness centers (where available)
• Discounted gym memberships
• Complimentary snacks and beverages
• 50% employee discount on our popular merch store
• Variety of other employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior