Production Scheduler - Varda Space Industries : Job Details

As a Production Scheduler at Varda, you'll play a key role in building and scaling production planning from the ground up. You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining detailed schedules and manufacturing plans for aerospace components and assembliesensuring every build aligns with program milestones and quality standards. Working closely with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams, you'll generate and manage work orders, drive alignment between planning and execution on the floor, and help lay the foundation for reliable, repeatable production as we grow.

• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to ensure cohesive scheduling and production execution
• Develop and maintain production schedules and manufacturing plans using ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Create and manage work orders in coordination with engineering, procurement, and production teams
• Monitor progress, resolve bottlenecks, and adjust schedules to meet delivery and launch milestones
• Align planning with floor execution, material availability, and resource capacity
• Create comprehensive written manufacturing plans and instructions based on engineering drawings, specifications, and process requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes with documentation to support scalable production

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience in planning, scheduling, or production control in aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems and scheduling tools.
• Proven ability to create and manage detailed manufacturing work orders and written production plans.
• Knowledge of production processes, lead times, and supply chain coordination.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface effectively across functional departments.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Must be physically able to regularly lift 25 lbs.

• Experience with aerospace industry standards (AS9100, FAA, DoD).
• Familiarity with manufacturing integration in a high-mix, low-volume environment.
• Certification in project planning or scheduling (e.g., PMI-SP, PMP, APICS CPIM).
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

• Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000/per year
• This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA
• Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance
• You will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards

• Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field working by your side
• Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth (interns excluded)
• 401(k) matching (interns excluded)
• Unlimited PTO (interns excluded)
• Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
• Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.
• Maternity / Paternity leave (interns excluded)

Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.