Production Planner

Staff Production Planner Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations worldwide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US? If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential.

QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

QinetiQ US is looking to hire an experienced Production Planner to support production operations at our Franklin, MA facility. The primary function of this position will be to translate project deliverable requirements into procurement and production actions to meet customer requirements.

The selected candidate will plan, monitor, expedite and support material availability and end‑item delivery throughout the procurement, manufacturing and test phases. They will interface with Engineering to create and maintain accurate part masters and product structures within the MRP system, and will ensure that the required procurement information is appropriately routed for review and approval.

• Coordinate, communicate, and prioritize the program needs through the setup, build and test phases, including supporting outside testing requirements, purchasing and non‑conformance dispositions.
• Plan and schedule complex Bills Of Materials (BOMs) into the company MRP system (CostPointl); create and update production work orders, tear‑down work orders, part specifications and repair work orders for all assigned jobs.
• Review and update data in Part Master to ensure data integrity (Revs, Quality Clauses, etc.).
• Create requisitions for materials on BOM/sales orders for assigned programs and interface with Purchasing to create RFQ packages for quoting.
• Interface with Configuration Management to process Engineering Changes and manage all aspects of implementation within the supply chain and factory.
• Review deviations.
• Update CostPoint with release notices and notify Purchasing when applicable.
• Ensure production kits are complete and ready for issue when required.
• Generate status reports for assigned jobs, identify root causes of delay and drive corrective action to overcome delays.
• Ensure packaging needs are in place and meet production requirements.
• Support unplanned issue requirements during the build; attend MRB approvals to ensure Purchasing and building to schedule.
• Update as‑built configuration in Visual and follow‑on activities.
• Work to reduce inventory levels, avoid overages, including scrapping material recommendations and yield for excess inventory.
• Attend program burn‑down meetings and push for resolution of parts at risk.
• Complete Sales Order closeout activity (i.e., work orders/purchase orders closed).

• 4‑year degree or equivalent experience in production planning or scheduling; 2+ years working with MRP systems (experience with DELTEK CostPoint a plus).
• Excellent working knowledge and understanding of production BOMs.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes,…