Production Planner

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK;
Criteria Labs, Austin, TX;
Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA;
Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH;
Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic. Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

The Production Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating manufacturing activities in the machine shop to ensure on-time delivery, regulatory compliance, and efficient use of resources. This role operates in a low-volume, high-mix, high-complexity environment, and partners closely with machining, quality, engineering, R&D supply chain, and program management to support customer commitments and contract requirements.

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for CNC machining, manual machining, and special processing
• Release and manage work orders in accordance with material availability and capacity constraints
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ITAR, customer flow-downs, and configuration control requirements
• Coordinate with supply chain and outside processors (heat treat, dicronite, plating, EDM wiring, etc..) to meet schedule and compliance needs
• Sequence work to optimize machine utilization while respecting qualification, setup, and first-article requirements. Including ability to process purchase orders and requisitions as necessary.
• Monitor work-in-process (WIP), shortages, and bottlenecks; proactively drive recovery plans
• Participate in daily/weekly production meetings and program reviews
• Partner with engineering on routings, manufacturing plans, lead times, and ECO/MRB impacts
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) planning and schedule alignment
• Maintain accurate planning data in ERP/MRP systems, including routings, lead times, raw material needs and capacity assumptions
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring planning records, traceability, and documentation accuracy
• Identify risks to delivery and communicate status to operations leadership and program teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on schedule adherence, lead time reduction, and throughput

• 5+ years of experience in planning, scheduling, and outside processing
• Strong understanding of precision machining processes (CNC milling, turning, grinding, multi-axis machining)
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ITAR, and customer-specific quality requirements
• Proficiency with MRP systems and tools in a low volume, high mix environment
• Demonstrated experience coordinating the material needs of a machine shop
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills; must be a collaborative team player with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including senior leadership, engineers, technicians, and planners

• Ability to read documents, drawings, and computer screens.
• Ability to type and accurately enter data in computer systems.
• Ability to climb stairs as required.
• Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers.
• Regular lift, carry, or move materials weighing up to 25lbs.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection.

• Combination of both office and machine shop floor
• Collaborative environment with interaction across machining, quality, engineering and project managers.

Work Arrangement :
Onsite

Pay Range: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 [annually]

Bonus Eligible:
This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate…