Production Planner (m/f/d)
About the role
MT Aerospace is a global leader in the aerospace industry. As a subsidiary of the international technology group OHB, we develop, manufacture and test essential components for major space programmes, including the European Ariane 6 launch vehicle, the American Space Launch System (Artemis mission) and other international launch systems. Our components are also used in satellites, spacecraft for lunar and Martian missions, space refuelling stations and passenger aircraft. Our customers include globally active companies and system integrators such as ESA, NASA, Airbus, ArianeGroup and Boeing. Using manufacturing technologies that are unique worldwide, we produce high-performance products from metal and fibre composites that are uncompromisingly focused on performance. These include large load-bearing structures, cryogenic tanks, lightweight components, and fuel and pressure tanks that combine maximum load-bearing capacity with minimum weight. We owe our success to the initiative and passion of our employees, who stand for innovation and progress. Our team of around 600 employees at our headquarters in Augsburg, in Bremen and at the European spaceport in Kourou (French Guiana) works every day to actively shape the future of space travel.
Space. Far away for most - soon very close for you. Become part of an industry of visionaries and pioneers and make a valuable contribution as a Production Planner (m/f/d) to help the European launcher Ariane and other international launchers take off.
Your Tasks
- Scheduling of production orders; determining production sequences whilst taking into account deadlines, production and material capacities
- Order management in SAP
- Forecasting and schedule monitoring, as well as internal coordination with the relevant departments
- In the event of schedule deviations, initiating corrective measures within the responsible departments
- Ongoing optimisation of master data, such as safety stock, lead times and standard delivery times
- Special analyses and evaluations as part of corporate planning
- Collaboration in defining a company-wide S&OP process and assuming the resulting role for planning
- Optimisation of the planning process in SAP R3 / SAP 4HANA
Your Qualifications
- Master craftsman/technician (m/f/d) or a technical degree
- Several years’ professional experience in scheduling and production control in one of the following areas: mechanical machining, forming, assembly or welding – an advantage
- Very good knowledge of SAP R3 / SAP 4HANA, particularly the PP / SD / MM modules
- Proactive and independent approach to work / hands-on mentality
- Experience with supply chain processes and supplier management
- Experience with the manufacture, machining and assembly of (large) components and assemblies for the aerospace industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as MS Project
- Fluent in spoken and written English
We offer
Mobile working (according to the area of responsibility)
Flexible working hours and flexitime account
Attractive payment according to IG Metall collective agreement
35-hour week, 30 days annual leave and special leave days
Subject-specific training courses
In-house canteen
Employee parking spaces
Employee recommendation system
Benefits of a global group of companies combined with a familiar working atmosphere
Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level. We are looking forward to your application (german or english) via our online tool.
If you have any questions, please contact career@mt-aerospace.de.
MT Aerospace AG Human Resources
Copied from the listing OHB published, verified 31 Oct 2026.
About OHB
European satellites from Bremen, plus launcher structures from MT Aerospace in Augsburg.
Augsburg is home to OHB's MT Aerospace, which builds tanks and structures for the Ariane 6 rocket. (Source: MT Aerospace)
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