Production Control Scheduler

Location: Auburn, Washington | Full-time, non-exempt position

Pay

$33.65 - $40.86 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Elective 401(k) retirement plan with 0.5% employer match for every 1% contributed (up to 6%) after 90 days of employment (subject to vesting)
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• 11 paid holidays
• 10 paid vacation days accrued at start of employment
• Paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

About the role

Tessera is seeking a Production Control Scheduler to join the Auburn, Washington Manufacturing team. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing production schedules that support customer delivery commitments while maximizing manufacturing efficiency. The Scheduler coordinates with customer service, planning, purchasing, manufacturing, quality, and engineering to ensure materials, capacity, and resources are aligned to meet production requirements. The role proactively identifies schedule risks and drives recovery plans to maintain on-time delivery performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, capacity, and material availability
• Release manufacturing work orders in accordance with the master production schedule
• Ensure all engineering, programming, and planning are completed prior to schedule release
• Monitor work order progress and adjust schedules to address changing priorities
• Coordinate with machining, sheet metal, assembly, inspection, and shipping departments
• Work with Purchasing to resolve material shortages
• Collaborate with Customer Service and Program Management regarding priorities
• Identify capacity constraints and recommend workload balancing
• Monitor production performance and implement recovery plans
• Maintain ERP scheduling data accuracy
• Analyze backlog, lead times, and WIP
• Ensure AS9100 compliance
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• 5–8 years of previous Aerospace experience (required)
• Combination of previous experience and education will be considered
• Valid state driver’s license preferred; ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance
• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access
• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative (e.g., U.S. passport or military ID)
• Background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
• May require reaching, kneeling, walking, standing, and repetitive motion for several hours at a time
• Standing or sitting for extended periods, climbing in and out of vehicles, and navigating stairs may be required
• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods
• Physical demands may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions