MTU Maintenance Fort Worth is part of the world’s largest independent jet engine MRO company based in Germany providing aftermarket and OEM-licensed engine maintenance services worldwide.  As a part of MTU Aero Engines, with over 80 years of experience in the design, development, and production of jet engine components, modules, and engines; MTU Maintenance is a global network of over 4,000 employees with over 35 years of experience in the MRO market.   

MTU provides maintenance from targeted hospital visits to complete overhauls on over 30+ commercial aero engine and industrial gas turbine lines and has completed more than 18,000 shop visits for over 1,400 customers worldwide.  Within this Global network, MTU Maintenance Dallas provides hospital shop and on-site maintenance services.     

Production Planner ​

In this role, you will coordinate closely with cross‑functional teams, optimize schedules, and help drive on‑time delivery through effective planning, data analysis, and production control. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, technical environment and enjoy solving operational challenges, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Plan and control Shop Visits for engine maintenance closely with Production, Customer Account Managment, Material Planning and Engineering teams.
  • Lead and facilitate cross-functional production control meetings.
  • Monitor production progress within ERP system, identify schedule risks and implement corrective actions to maintain short turnaround time and high capacity utilization.
  • Analyze order scenarios regarding sequencing and capacity allocation across departments.
  • Monitor operational KPIs and recommend actions to ensure production flow and on-time delivery.
  • Conduct analyses and data evaluation, prepare and maintain management reports.

Required Skills/Abilities:  

  • Proven experience in production planning, scheduling or related manufacturing operations
  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field: equivalent experience considered
  • Strong organizational, communication and decision-making skills
  • Background in production planning, aerospace, maintenance or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
  • High motivation and interest in complex operational challenges.
  • SAP knowledge is a plus.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills. German language skills would be advantageous.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and STD insurance are effective immediately
  • Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employer-paid LTD and Life / AD&D insurance
  • 401k with employer matching up to 2% with an additional discretionary contribution to 1% provided from the employer
  • Paid 2 weeks of Vacation, paid 10 days of PTO & Holidays
  • Annual Tuition Reimbursement
  • Monthly $30 Gym Membership Reimbursement
  • Passport and renewal compliance, and TSA reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program

Your Future at MTU Starts Here!

Ready to give your career a boost? Send us your complete application by listing your earliest possible start date.  We look forward to getting to know you. 

MTU Maintenance Dallas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.

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