Senior Staff Production Planner (Master Scheduler) (R4998)

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.  Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. ### Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.  country: US all locations: [Dallas, Texas] commitment: Full Time Employee department: Aircraft Operations Division location: Dallas, Texas team: Production Planning What you'll do:: Master Production Scheduling  Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for aircraft builds and major subassemblies  Align build plans with contractual delivery schedules, internal program milestones, and new design cut-ins Drive schedule adherence across fabrication, assembly, and test Monitor critical path and production constraints to prevent delivery slips SIOP Leadership  Co-lead the monthly Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process  Reconcile demand forecasts with supply, inventory, and capacity constraints  Facilitate executive-level SIOP reviews and present scenario analyses  Drive decision-making around production rate changes, inventory strategies, and resource tradeoffs  Forecasting & Demand Planning  Partner with Business Development, Programs, and Finance to translate bookings and pipeline into rolling demand forecasts  Maintain 12–24 month production outlooks  Develop build-rate models to support growth and scaling initiatives  Conduct what-if analysis based on order timing and customer delivery changes  Capacity Planning  Develop and maintain capacity models for manufacturing cells, critical work centers, tooling, and labor  Identify bottlenecks across production areas  Support capital planning decisions for facilities, tooling, and automation investments  Model workforce ramp plans aligned to production rate increases  Required qualifications:: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field  8+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, aircraft production, or complex hardware environments  Experience with Master Production Scheduling (MPS)  Demonstrated ownership of SIOP processes in a manufacturing organization  Strong background in forecasting and demand planning Proven experience in capacity modeling and constraint analysis  Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Costpoint, etc.)  Strong cross-functional leadership and executive communication skills  U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance  Preferred qualifications:: Experience in UAV, military aircraft, or aerospace defense production  Experience scaling production rates in a high-growth environment  APICS CPIM certification  Experience with Complex BOMs  Experience with lean manufacturing and rate-readiness planning  What sets you apart:: You think in rates, takt time, and throughput — not just schedules  You can translate demand volatility into executable production plans  You are comfortable challenging assumptions in executive forums  You bring structure and discipline to fast-scaling production environments  You balance analytical rigor with practical shop-floor execution  Why Shield AI?: At Shield AI, production isn’t just manufacturing — it’s mission enablement. Every aircraft delivered increases operational autonomy in the field. This role sits at the center of scaling that impact.  If you are excited about building predictable, scalable aircraft production systems in support of next-generation autonomy, we want to hear from you.  Join us in building the world’s best AI pilot.