About Pioneer Circuits Since its establishment in 1981, Pioneer Circuits has been leading the way in technology solutions for mission-critical systems. S. manufacturer of innovative high-performance flexible circuit boards, we are dedicated to the design, production, and assembly of advanced printed circuit board assembly (PCBAs) technology solutions.

We develop cutting-edge solutions that explore new frontiers, serve and protect our armed forces and allies, safeguard national security against evolving threats, and propel advancements in hypersonic technology. Our customers include some of the largest aerospace and defense companies like RTX, Lockheed Martin, GE Aerospace, NASA, JPL, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing. The Mission Build the AI operating layer behind America’s most advanced flex PCB manufacturer.

Pioneer Circuits has been manufacturing high-reliability flex and rigid-flex PCBs for systems where failure is not an option: hypersonics, satellites, avionics, space, and classified defense platforms. You'll work alongside our Operations and Innovation teams to put autonomous planning agents directly into the work, connecting customer demand, shop floor reality, and the people running the tools. AI applied where it actually ships: production planning, scheduling, and operational decisions for one of the country's most demanding manufacturing environments.

What You’Ll Do

AI-Assisted Planning & Agentic Workflows Partner with AI & Automation team to deploy and refine AI agents that augment planning Build prompt patterns and structured workflows in Pioneer’s internal Claude/Bedrock environment Define and maintain data contracts between planning, MES, ERP, and the AI layer Identify and prototype new agentic use cases in collaboration with Technology & Innovation Production Planning & Scheduling Plan and issue production schedules across flex, rigid-flex, and PCBA product lines Develop and maintain daily production plans consistent with capability, materials, tooling, and labor Manager WIP flow across the value stream from raw material receipt through final assembly, test, and shipment Identify and analyze production bottlenecks; partner with production teams towards resolutions Coordinate multiple departments to ensure production schedules are met Data, Queries & Automation Write SQL and Python against Pioneer’s production data layer – without waiting on IT Build custom dashboard and ad-hoc queries to answer operational questions in minutes Automate recurring planning artifacts using scripting and internal automation platforms Contribute to ERP/MES integration efforts as a power user Connected Manufacturing Execution Work directly with our shop floor connectivity initiative to ensure shop floor data supports closed-loop scheduling Help operationalize job-centric communication architecture legible to AI agents and human operators Validate that planning workflows meet FedRAMP, CMMC, and ITAR

Requirements

end-to-end Customer & Compliance Management Acts as point of contact between Sales and Ops departments Manager Tier 1 aerospace and defense prime contractor portals Ensure on-time delivery against AS9100, ITAR, and prime contractor scorecard

Continuous Improvement Establish and maintain planning KPIs with regular operations leadership review Drive root cause analysis on schedule misses Coach buyers, expediters, and production supervisors on AI-assisted workflows What You’ll Bring Excellent organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills Strong Excel skills with a focus on automation and data analysis Proficiency in SQL for custom queries and reporting Working proficiency in Python, VBA, or PowerShell Hands-on experience using AI assistants in daily operational or analytical work Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems Ability to read and interpret PCBA drawings, BOMs, CAD data, and technical documentation Minimum 3 years of professional experience in technical operations, automatio

Production Planning Engineer/Master Scheduler - PCB Manufacturing