Production Planner

Production Planner

Rocket Lab



Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. Our team is over 1,300 people strong and we’re adding to it every week. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented.



SPACE SYSTEMS



This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in Rocket Lab’s evolution into an end-to-end space company that delivers launch, spacecraft, and on-orbit operations. The Space Systems Division is shaping Rocket Lab’s future with Photon, our brand of high-performance satellites,





enabling innovative missions in low Earth orbit and beyond including missions for NASA to LEO, the Moon, and Mars and commercial customers, including leading the design and manufacture of 17 high-power telecommunication spacecraft buses for Globalstar.



Rocket Lab is also growing our spacecraft components business, anchored on the acquisition of Sinclair Interplanetary manufacturing reaction wheels and star trackers in Toronto, SolAero Technologies manufacturing solar power and primary structure solutions in Albuquerque, Planetary Systems Corporation manufacturing launch separation systems in Silver Spring, and Advanced Solutions, Inc., provider of flight and ground software as a service in Denver. Our components business is key to vertically integrating our spacecraft solutions and enabling constellations for customers.



We are currently seeking a Production Planner to join our highly dynamic Supply Chain team in Albuquerque, New Mexico.



What you’ll get to do:









- Responsible for supply and fulfillment planning within MRP for Production work orders.

- Responsible for releasing work orders to Production, and kit requests to Inventory

- Create visibility of material position (with line of balance reports, material shortage reports, clear to build reports, etc.)

- Responsible for supporting prioritization and expediting subassemblies to support integration timeline.

- Accountable for ensuring part master data within MRP is accurate for Production parts

- Understand material demand and accuracy of configuration

- Work in a cross functional team environment as a strong team player and demonstrate ability to work with other functional groups to achieve company-wide goals.



You’ll bring these qualifications:



- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or other relevant fields







- Proficient in MS Office, ERP systems, math and statistics

- Team oriented, strong demonstrated ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and to multiple deadlines



These qualifications would be nice to have:



- Proficient in SQL and MRP systems

- Experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing

- Prior experience in rapid growth environment

- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently



SolAero by Rocket Lab is based in Albuquerque (ABQ), in the heart of New Mexico. ABQ offers both affordability and easy access to the outdoors and rich cultural centers such as museums and art galleries.





With almost 300 days of sunshine a year, but also proximity to secluded ski slopes, there’s something for everyone who loves the outdoors. You’ll also find plenty of opportunities to try authentic New Mexican cuisine – a delicious blend of traditional Native American foods mixed with roasted green chiles. Fun fact: ABQ is the hot air ballooning capital of the world! It’s for all these reasons and more that New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment.



Important information:



FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:



To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S Department of State.









Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.



FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:



For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant.





These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.



Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.