Join an innovative team as a Production Planner within a cutting-edge Environmental Test Lab. You will play a vital role in ensuring efficient movement of flight hardware through environmental test operations, creating and optimizing systems that balance aerospace traceability requirements with production efficiency. Responsibilities + Develop and maintain production schedules that optimize test equipment utilization while meeting downstream integration needs. + Create systems to balance production and development test priorities. + Communicate test status and estimated completion dates to leadership. + Ensure production personnel understand schedule and metric goals. + Monitor and move parts as required through the production flow to ensure timely delivery to the next production location. + Support management of material certifications to prevent the use of uncertified materials. + Partner with engineering and operations teams to resolve issues with dependencies before a test is delayed. + Work cross-functionally to develop and improve production scheduling tools and WIP tracking. Essential Skills + 3 to 4 years of experience in production planning or operations management. + Experience with MES/ERP systems and production scheduling tools. + Understanding of aerospace quality and traceability requirements. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies. + Knowledge of environmental test operations. + Experience implementing automated material tracking systems. + Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R. + Ability to adapt quickly and evaluate companies similar to smaller/startup companies with demonstrated flexibility. Work Environment This role requires working night shifts from Monday to Friday, approximately from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm. The work environment focuses on advanced technologies and modern data systems, demanding a proactive and adaptable mindset to meet production launch targets and scaling needs. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, Washington. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $53.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Redmond,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.