Production Planning & Documentation Specialist

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Production Planning & Documentation Specialist  to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Director, CNC Manufacturing, the Production Planning & Documentation Specialist will support efficient production flow in a high‑mix/low‑volume aerospace machine shop by managing work orders, coordinating materials, and ensuring all technical documentation used on the shop floor is accurate and up to date. This role serves as a key link between engineering, procurement, quality, and the production team, helping to maintain smooth operations while supporting essential documentation processes tied to manufacturing activities.

• →Production Planning
  • →Create, release, and track work orders (travelers).
  • →Distribute travelers, prints, and inspection sheets to the production floor.
  • →Coordinate with procurement to confirm raw material availability.
  • →Monitor production progress, identify delays, and assist in resolving bottlenecks.
  • →Maintain accurate work order status and data within the ERP/MRP system.
  • →Communicate effectively between engineering, procurement, quality, and production teams to ensure alignment and on-time delivery.
• →Documentation Coordination
  • →Scan, upload, organize, and maintain work orders and production‑related documents.
  • →Ensure correct blueprint revisions, work instructions, and related documents are issued with each work order.
  • →Assist in processing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) by updating and redistributing affected production documents.
  • →Archive obsolete shop documents while maintaining full traceability.
  • →Help create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions related to production processes.
  • →Support internal and external audits by providing accurate production‑related documentation when needed.

• 3–5 years of experience in production planning, documentation coordination, or related manufacturing roles.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (MS Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Strong Excel skills.
• Understanding of revision control practices and basic configuration management concepts.
• Experience in aerospace/defense or high‑mix/low‑volume machining environments.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills across multiple departments.
• Ability to problem-solve and adjust priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• U.S. Person or lawful permanent resident to comply with U.S. government space technology export regulations.

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@terranorbital.com.

Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.