Aerospace Program Scheduler (Manufacturing)

Job Title : Program Scheduler

Location : Cumming, GA

Reports : Director of Sales

About Us :

American BOA designs and manufactures precision flexible metal components and assemblies for rocket engines, launch vehicles, and high-performance aerospace systems. Our products support propulsion, cryogenic, and fluid transfer systems where reliability and precision are mission-critical.

As we scale production and expand our R&D and new product introduction (NPI) capabilities, we are seeking a Program Scheduler to integrate both development and production workflows into a unified, data-driven Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) that keeps innovation and delivery on track.

Duties include managing the development and maintenance of complex program schedules including resource loading. Desired candidate will help develop the format, tools and tracking / reporting methods. This position also supports the programs in developing plans and integrating inputs across multiple programs. Qualified candidates will interface with all elements of the program team, customers, and suppliers to develop and support regular maintenance of the program IMS.

Candidate will perform schedule analysis in support of assigned programs and projects. Ensure major projects and program schedules and plans are integrated across company functional groups including engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality. Tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts. Utilize Gantt, Critical path, Driving Path, Variance metrics, milestone charts, and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas. May lead or participate in scheduling status reviews.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop integrated master schedules using Program Plan, Statement of Work (SOW) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Create and track plans and schedules, perform risk analysis, identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts
• Facilitate regular cross-functional planning meetings to communicate schedule priorities and status to Program Management, Operations, Engineering, and Leadership.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Program Management to integrate new design releases, qualification builds, and first-article production runs into the broader manufacturing plan.
• Perform Critical Path Analysis, Schedule Risk Analysis, and Schedule Metric Analysis
• Drive IMS and team engagement during internal team and management reviews as well as customer reviews
• Manages complex projects or processes with general oversight
• Make / recommend improvements to improve systems and processes to support schedule attainment
• Perform regular analysis of program schedules to evaluate program and enterprise-wide resource needs through the integration of all program schedules including metrics on schedule status, critical path analysis, schedule variance analysis, network logic validation and program baseline maintenance.
• Utilize Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, and other project management techniques to gauge program progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas
• Prepare, develop, and coordinate integrated master plan and integrated master schedule (IMP / IMS) using MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ensure projects and program schedules and plans are integrated across company functional groups including engineering, material, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality
• Attend and lead scheduling status reviews and conduct briefings with senior leaders and customers which requires ability to communicate matters of importance to the function or business area
• Track progress on prototype and R&D work orders, ensuring timely handoffs from Engineering to Production.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to ensure long-lead and experimental materials are planned and available ahead of key builds.
• Drive continuous improvement in scheduling accuracy, change control, and communication processes.

Qualifications :

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