Scheduler, Mid-Level

Overview

SimTech Inc. recognized as one of the 2025 Best Places for Working Parents in Huntsville AL is seeking an experienced and highly organized Scheduler Mid-Level to lead production scheduling efforts in a Costpoint ERP/MRP environment. This role is critical to ensure that all manufacturing activities align with material availability contract delivery schedules and capacity constraints in a government-regulated project-driven manufacturing setting.

SimTech offers a market leading compensation package with excellent benefits work/life balance outstanding retirement plan career advancement and much more.

We are seeking a Scheduler Mid-Level role who will be responsible for managing detailed production schedules optimizing resource allocation and coordinating with cross-functional teams to support on-time on-budget delivery for complex high-mix programs.

Responsibilities

Create and manage work center-level production schedules using Costpoints MRP SimTech Proprietary Solutions and Manufacturing Execution modules.

Analyze MRP output to convert planned orders into actionable production schedules while balancing capacity material availability and customer deadlines.

Collaborate with Program Management Engineering Procurement and Operations to align schedules with contract milestones and project timelines.

Monitor WIP open work orders and backlog in Costpoint to identify bottlenecks and optimize flow.

Adjust schedules as needed based on material shortages ECNs labor availability or priority changes.

Support cost and schedule reporting (e.g. EACs ETCs Earned Value Management inputs).

Ensure schedule data accuracy across BOMs routings work orders and labor charging.

Participate in production readiness reviews (PRRs) integrated master schedule (IMS) alignment and internal audits (AS9100 DCMA DCAA etc.).

Maintain KPIs related to schedule adherence on-time delivery and efficiency; support continuous improvement initiatives.

Leverage Costpoint Manufacturing and Planning modules to create release and monitor shop orders.

Ensure timely and accurate execution of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) regeneration.

Monitor MRB items and engineering hold statuses to prevent downstream schedule impact.

Coordinate with supply chain teams to update lead times order policies and inventory levels in Costpoint master data.

Generate and distribute production schedule reports directly from Costpoint for daily operations meetings.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Education Requirements

Bachelors degree in Operations Management Supply Chain or related field.

Minimum 3 years of production scheduling experience using Deltek Costpoint ERP/MRP.

Strong understanding of defense/aerospace manufacturing or government contracting environments.

Knowledge of discrete manufacturing BOM structures routings and capacity planning.

Experience in managing production within regulated compliance-driven industries (e.g. AS9100 ITAR DFARS).

Proficient with MS Excel and ability to create reports from Costpoint or other business intelligence tools.

APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.

Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and project-driven scheduling.

Experience with DCMA surveillance and audit preparedness related to scheduling.

Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.

U.S. Citizenship with Active Secret Security clearance preferred. Ability to maintain the designated security clearance level is required.

Physical Description

Employees in these positions will work in an assembly manufacturing and production environment as well as in equipment assembly areas using technical and electronic testing equipment including specialized software. They will collaborate with various personnel in a manufacturing or testing setting attend meetings contribute to team efforts deliver timely results produce reports and communicate information effectively. Telework may be included.

In specialized laboratory or testing environments employees will use electronic testing equipment complex systems and computer software. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses hearing protection protective footwear and lab coats may be required. Employees may be responsible for lifting moving testing and assembling equipment of various weights and utilizing a variety of electronic testing tools.

About SimTech Inc.

SimTechs mission is to be the most reliable and cost-effective provider of Signature Models Simulations Hardware Software Cyber solutions and Test & Evaluation services. Established in 1983 by a team of experienced scientists and engineers SimTech has a long history of delivering high-technology defense-oriented solutions.

The company has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in 2020 and 2021 and as a Best Place for Working Parents in 2022-2025 by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce. SimTech offers an industry-leading comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Be a part of over 42 years of excellence-join our team today!

To learn more about our exceptional team and employee benefits contact SimTech HR or visit for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

SimTech Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. SimTech Inc. is a committed EOE/Vet/Disabled employer.

Simulation Technologies Inc. (SimTech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability you may use the following email address and/or phone number (256.428.2910) to contact us about your interest in employment with SimTech.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age genetic information citizenship ancestry marital status protected veteran status disability status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. SimTech participates in E-Verify.

Required Experience:

Manager