NorthwoodSpace

Production Coordinator

Torrance, CA

Work authorization requiredDetected 29 days ago

CybersecurityERPInventory ManagementCommunicationOrganizational Skills

About the role

If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it.
You will help determine when work should start, what is blocking execution, how the production queue should be prioritized, and what needs to happen cross-functionally to keep hardware moving.

Own and maintain the production schedule and work queue for antenna system builds and subassemblies, balancing priorities, material readiness, labor capacity, engineering readiness, and delivery commitments.
Partner closely with purchasing, inventory, manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to identify, communicate, and resolve production blockers.
Coordinate with purchasing and material planning to ensure long-lead, critical, and constrained components are aligned with production schedules and business priorities.
Drive continuous improvement in planning and production processes, including work order release, readiness reviews, queue management, shortage tracking, schedule reporting, and throughput optimization.
This role sits at the intersection of manufacturing, purchasing, inventory, and engineering, and will be responsible for translating demand, material availability, labor capacity, and production constraints into an executable build plan.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working close to the shop floor, solving schedule and material problems in real time, and creating the planning discipline needed to support high-mix, fast-moving hardware production.

2-3+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, and manufacturing coordination within hardware manufacturing environments, with a strong understanding of production control processes.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations and the interdependencies between purchasing, inventory management, production capacity, quality, and engineering to meet production objectives.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Assess production readiness by evaluating material availability, purchase orders, work orders, required documentation, and shop capacity to determine when work should be released.

Prior experience in aerospace, defense, space, RF systems, electronics manufacturing, or other complex hardware production environments.
Experience using Manufacturo in a production environment.
Experience in a high-mix, low-volume or rapidly scaling manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or aerospace quality requirements
Additional Requirements:
This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment.
Your ability to secure the necessary clearance is essential for fulfilling key responsibilities of the role.
Should you be unable to obtain it, Northwood Space reserves the right to modify or terminate your employment to align with optional needs.

Compensation at Northwood Space is based on role, level, location, and alignment with market data.
Individual base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary depending on job-related skills, education, experience, and technical expertise.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Northwood.
Benefits include equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, flexible spending accounts, 15 days of PTO per year, 10 or more paid holidays per year, 5 sick days per year, retirement savings plans, and opportunities for professional development.

In addition to base rate, Northwood Space offers long-term incentives such as company stock options and discretionary performance bonuses.

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology.
We are building a global network of phased array ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response.
With a vertically integrated approach, Northwood designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions.
We are seeking a Production Coordinator to own the day-to-day production schedule for Northwood's antenna systems and help ensure hardware is built on time, at quality, and at scale.
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment

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