Production Planner

At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!

We are looking for a Production Planner to join our team. The goal of a Production Planner at Wisk is to ensure that the autonomous aircraft build schedule is efficiently managed, material flow aligns with manufacturing milestones, and production targets are met on time. You will be part of the Manufacturing & Supply Chain team that orchestrates the flow of parts and assemblies from procurement through final assembly and flight readiness.

In this role you will;

You will be the critical link between Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing, ensuring alignment across the entire value stream. You will develop, maintain, and manage the integrated master production schedule (MPS) for aircraft and sub-system builds. Your responsibilities include analyzing inventory levels, demand forecasts, and capacity constraints to optimize the flow of material, minimizing bottlenecks and delays. You will utilize ERP/MRP and PLM systems to generate, track, and manage all production work orders, using BOMs, part data, and engineering drawings to ensure build accuracy. You will proactively identify potential supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain a continuous, predictable build process for our novel aircraft.

This is a hybrid work opportunity. At Wisk, this means working onsite at our Mountain View office 3 days per week with flexibility for the remainder of the days.

What you will do:

• As part of the Manufacturing & Supply Chain organization, and deployed in an Integrated Operations team you will act as a Production Planner for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market.

• You will take part in optimizing manufacturing workflow efficiency, inventory control, and work order management.

• You will support the Assembly Technicians and Procurement teams in maintaining a clear, prioritized build list and securing timely component delivery.

• You will help support problem solving activities related to schedule deviations caused by engineering changes, material shortages, or system non-conformances.

• You will help coordinate the release of production work orders and assembly instructions based on materials readiness and schedule adherence.

• You will take part in daily production meetings to review and align with all cross-functional stakeholders.

• In some areas, you will be working closely with the Engineering Release and Quality Assurance teams and the expected outcomes of this collaboration is ensuring all released work complies with current design data and quality standards.

• You will plan and execute the detailed scheduling of production lines and assembly cells.

• As a Production Planner, you will help define the optimal inventory buffers, lead times, and relevant KPIs to measure production performance.

Requirements

• Experience with project management/planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheets, Planisware)

• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems

• Basic understanding of manufacturing environments and build documentation (BOMs, drawings, work instructions, etc.).

• Proficient with spreadsheets and data entry.

• Strong attention to detail and task follow-through.

• Ability to communicate clearly across departments.
  
  

Desired

• Experience with R&D environments

• Understanding of how to navigate and interpret engineering drawings.

• Exposure to build schedule management.

• Participation in process improvement or cross-functional projects

• Able to provide relevant KPIs

Compensation and Benefits:

In addition to offering a great work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making electric autonomous flight a reality, at Wisk, we offer excellent total rewards which include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, long term incentive, 401K, health benefits and much more.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay range the company expects to pay: $101,000 - $119,000 per year - The starting base salary within this range for this role varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, to apply for our job openings. We consider every candidate who shares our passion for making the impossible possible, even if they may not strictly meet all preferred requirements. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.

Wisk HQ is located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year, flexible vacation time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more.

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