Production Planner/Scheduler II
Production Planner/Scheduler II
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Job Description
Tendeg LLC is a premier spacecraft deployables company. Our novel designs are enabling exciting missions providing high gain antennas for sensor applications and communications. We have 12 antennas on-orbit and 20 flight deliverables occurring in 2025. Our missions include Earth Science (weather surface deformation and change); LEO GEO and lunar communications; synthetic aperture radar (SAR); and unique radio frequency sensors for commercial and government applications. We have apertures from 50cm to 10m VHF to Q/V-band and precise 2-axis gimbals. Consider joining our innovative and rapidly growing team.
Tendegs Philosophy
We encourage innovation and entrepreneurial energy. We are successful because we take a unique approach to solving problems. We look for creative thinkers and self-motivated people that can collaborate within our open team environment. TENDEG is an acronym for TENacious Design and Engineering Group. Obviously tenacity is another trait we embrace.
Title: Production Planner/Scheduler II
Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt
Pay Range: $75000-$90000 (Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity and alignment with market data)
Location: Louisville CO
About this role: As the Production Planner/Scheduler II at Tendeg you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and timely scheduling of aerospace manufacturing operations. You will coordinate closely with engineering quality supply chain and manufacturing teams to develop production plans that meet customer demands while maintaining compliance with aerospace industry standards. Your expertise in ERP PLM and MES systems will be essential to managing product lifecycle data and optimizing real-time production workflows.
We are looking for a Planner/Scheduler II that will support the following programs:
INCUS: NASA has selected Tendeg to deliver four Ka-band deployable antennas for a new Earth science mission called Investigation of Convective Updrafts (INCUS) that will study the behavior of tropical storms and thunderstorms including their impacts on weather and climate models. https:// to-study-storms-impacts-on-climate-models
2-axis Gimbal Antennas: Tendeg has multiple contracts to develop fabricate test and deliver flight units for deployable high gain antennas from X-band to Q/V-band. These are for sensor and communication missions for LEO MEO and lunar applications.
Perimeter Truss Reflectors: Tendeg has multiple contracts to deliver large aperture antennas for GEO communications SAR and national security
What youll do:
- Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products.
- Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay.
- Calculate material requirements and monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock.
- Collaborate with procurement manufacturing quality control and logistics teams to align production plans with material availability and delivery deadlines.
- Determine manpower equipment and raw materials needed to cover production and test demand.
- Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget.
- Proactively address scheduling or production issues to minimize disruption.
- Coordinate and review engineering changes for assigned projects
- Maintain strict adherence to business process and government compliance
- Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements leveraging Lean or similar methodologies.
- Prepare documentation and provide training for planning operations as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Key Job Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Supply Chain Management or a related technical field.
- At least 3-5 years of experience as a production planner or a similar role.
- Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education
- Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes such as composite fabrication machining assembly and quality control standards is a plus.
- Proficient in MRP/ERP systems and other planning tools.
- Hands-on experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems to manage product data and engineering changes efficiently throughout the production cycle.
- Knowledge and practical use of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to monitor control and optimize real-time production operations.
- Intermediate skills in data analysis and production metrics reporting (Excel Power BI or similar tools).
- Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes material handling traceability and inventory control.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise between engineering quality assurance supply chain and manufacturing teams.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work under strict deadlines while maintaining precision and compliance with aerospace safety and quality standards.
- Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills to anticipate production bottlenecks and implement effective solutions.
Benefits: As we are growing and investing in our company we invest in our team. We recognize employee contributions through competitive salaries and bonuses and take pride in taking care of our employees. Here is how we show our appreciation:
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Medical/Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
Tax Advantage Account (Flexible Spending Account) (FSA)
Retirement Savings Plan-Traditional 401(k) Plan
Employer Paid Short Term Disability and Basic Life AD&D
Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Long Term Disability
EAP Program
Company SWAG
Dog friendly work environment
Free company parking
Break rooms fully stocked with snacks drinks and an espresso coffee machine
US Citizenship Is Required
Tendeg LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race religion color sexual orientation age disability marital status genetic information national origin veteran status and any other protected factor.
Working Conditions
This position operates primarily in a professional office environment within a manufacturing facility. Daily use of standard office equipment including computers phones photocopiers and scanners is required.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Regularly required to sit for extended periods.
- Occasionally required to stand bend reach and walk.
- May lift or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision distance vision color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Tendeg is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age disability marital status veteran status or any other protected factor. Tendeg is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation contact Stacy Narine at
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Employment Type
Full Time
