CIRCOR International, Inc.
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About CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense
CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense is focused on the design, development, and manufacture of specialty fluid and motion control products for demanding aerospace and defense applications. CIRCOR products are flying on most commercial and military aircraft, including single and twin‑aisle air transport, business and regional jets, military transports and fighters, and commercial and military rotorcraft. Other markets include unmanned aircraft, shipboard applications, and military ground vehicles. The company operates from facilities in Corona, California; Warren, Massachusetts; Hauppauge, New York; Paris, France; Uxbridge, UK; and Tangier, Morocco. CIRCOR International is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, with CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense headquartered in Corona, California.
Position Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Planner
The MRO Planner performs planning functions for the CIRCOR Corona Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) department, coordinating all MRO‑related repairs and OEM warranty claims to ensure on‑time delivery (OTD), efficient resource utilization, and compliance with FAA and company requirements. The role manages backlog, supports production efforts, ensures material availability, and contributes to planning and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize throughput, performance, and delivery.
Principal Responsibilities
Plan, prepare, and control the MRO production schedule and coordinate with purchasing, stockroom, or MRO team to ensure a controlled flow of approved material to meet production and customer Turnaround Time (TAT) requirements.
Determine material requirements for engineering and production schedules by updating Bill of Materials (BOMs) per EVAL findings, engineering changes, or CMM revisions.
Create, release, and monitor MRO work orders to ensure schedule attainment and work‑in‑process (WIP) tracking.
Identify and resolve any MRO master data, scheduling, material issuance, BOM discrepancies, or other conflicts within work orders.
Identify shortages and work with procurement, stockroom, OEM production, and/or customer service representatives to ensure timely part availability or request relief to customer.
Schedule scrap and Non‑Conformance Reports (NCR) for review and disposition.
Manage exchange processes, ensure exchange unit traceability, and track exchange units to maintain inventory levels and avoid stockouts in the rotables pool.
Coordinate and oversee the build plan of exchange units to ensure they meet schedule and quality standards, while avoiding rotables pool stockouts or low inventory levels.
Plan and coordinate AOG (Aircraft on Ground) and OTO (Out Turn On‑Time) requests to meet pull‑in requests and expedite materials for urgent orders.
Coordinate the induction, evaluation, processing, disposition, and ship back of any returned orders due to incorrect shipping or billing addresses.
Maintain accurate and timely communication with stakeholders regarding production schedule changes, material status, and OTD metrics.
Schedule product lines within resource constraints, revenue requirements, and capacity planning.
Plan and schedule project/production timelines, forecasts, and milestones using appropriate tools; prepare and present reports on schedule attainment and TAT performance.
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements, documentation, and presentations, including schedule attainment and TAT tracking.
Proactively manage projects, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans that can affect cost and revenue to mitigate risks to overall company plan.
Recommend and lead process improvements for work‑in‑progress issues, material availability, and future production problems.
Work hand‑on with MRO personnel to support, locate, move product, or documentation across the facility to ensure rapid resolution of production problems.
Liaise with production team, program managers, and customer service team on an ongoing basis to resolve crises and request necessary information.
Participate in MRO planning meetings, continuous improvement projects, and team training.
Coordinate with Master Scheduling to load, measure, or reduce LTA and non‑LTA customer forecasts for MRO parts, either at top assembly or component level in ERP/MRP.
Ensure appropriate forecast and provision of parts for repairs and overhauls, identifying shortages and coordinating with procurement, stockroom, OEM production, and customer service representatives to ensure timely part availability.
Work with Master Scheduling to create and load kits in ERP/MRP system for high‑demand parts to improve turnaround time and stock level management.
Create, print, and edit shipments and edit sales order notes when required.
Any other duties as directed and required.
Candidate Requirements Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Self‑starter, highly motivated, able to work in a fast‑paced, continually changing environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced analytical and data visualization skills are strongly desired.
Ability to exercise tact and good interpersonal skills; manage disagreements and influence a team positively.
Detail oriented, able to multitask and prioritize with effective time management.
Problem‑solving skills; focus on process over people to foster positivity, respect, and trust.
Proactive sense of urgency with minimal supervision.
Ability to read, understand and communicate technical documentation.
Adequate understanding of aircraft component maintenance processes and logistics; interpret technical data, drawings, work orders, CMMs, and parts lists (BOMs).
Experience coordinating many small projects or activities simultaneously.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Work Environment
Primarily based on the shop floor, MRO designated area (cubicle area) with regular interactions on the MRO shop floor.
May require lifting light to moderate materials and working around aircraft components (15–30 lbs).
Work schedule aligned to overall MRO team regular working schedule; may require flexible hours to meet production schedules and a 14‑day TAT.
Education & Experience
Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Accounting, Materials, Business or a related field preferred or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of planning experience within a manufacturing company, preferably in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station or aerospace manufacturing environment.
APICS CPIM (Certification in Planning and Inventory Management) is preferred but experience in lieu of certification is acceptable.
Must have experience working within a manufacturing environment using multiple MRP/ERP systems.
Pay Range $73,000–$87,000 base salary. Pay may vary based on location, knowledge, skills, and experience.
CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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MRO Planner
role at
CIRCOR International, Inc.
About CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense
CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense is focused on the design, development, and manufacture of specialty fluid and motion control products for demanding aerospace and defense applications. CIRCOR products are flying on most commercial and military aircraft, including single and twin‑aisle air transport, business and regional jets, military transports and fighters, and commercial and military rotorcraft. Other markets include unmanned aircraft, shipboard applications, and military ground vehicles. The company operates from facilities in Corona, California; Warren, Massachusetts; Hauppauge, New York; Paris, France; Uxbridge, UK; and Tangier, Morocco. CIRCOR International is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, with CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense headquartered in Corona, California.
Position Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Planner
The MRO Planner performs planning functions for the CIRCOR Corona Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) department, coordinating all MRO‑related repairs and OEM warranty claims to ensure on‑time delivery (OTD), efficient resource utilization, and compliance with FAA and company requirements. The role manages backlog, supports production efforts, ensures material availability, and contributes to planning and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize throughput, performance, and delivery.
Principal Responsibilities
Plan, prepare, and control the MRO production schedule and coordinate with purchasing, stockroom, or MRO team to ensure a controlled flow of approved material to meet production and customer Turnaround Time (TAT) requirements.
Determine material requirements for engineering and production schedules by updating Bill of Materials (BOMs) per EVAL findings, engineering changes, or CMM revisions.
Create, release, and monitor MRO work orders to ensure schedule attainment and work‑in‑process (WIP) tracking.
Identify and resolve any MRO master data, scheduling, material issuance, BOM discrepancies, or other conflicts within work orders.
Identify shortages and work with procurement, stockroom, OEM production, and/or customer service representatives to ensure timely part availability or request relief to customer.
Schedule scrap and Non‑Conformance Reports (NCR) for review and disposition.
Manage exchange processes, ensure exchange unit traceability, and track exchange units to maintain inventory levels and avoid stockouts in the rotables pool.
Coordinate and oversee the build plan of exchange units to ensure they meet schedule and quality standards, while avoiding rotables pool stockouts or low inventory levels.
Plan and coordinate AOG (Aircraft on Ground) and OTO (Out Turn On‑Time) requests to meet pull‑in requests and expedite materials for urgent orders.
Coordinate the induction, evaluation, processing, disposition, and ship back of any returned orders due to incorrect shipping or billing addresses.
Maintain accurate and timely communication with stakeholders regarding production schedule changes, material status, and OTD metrics.
Schedule product lines within resource constraints, revenue requirements, and capacity planning.
Plan and schedule project/production timelines, forecasts, and milestones using appropriate tools; prepare and present reports on schedule attainment and TAT performance.
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements, documentation, and presentations, including schedule attainment and TAT tracking.
Proactively manage projects, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans that can affect cost and revenue to mitigate risks to overall company plan.
Recommend and lead process improvements for work‑in‑progress issues, material availability, and future production problems.
Work hand‑on with MRO personnel to support, locate, move product, or documentation across the facility to ensure rapid resolution of production problems.
Liaise with production team, program managers, and customer service team on an ongoing basis to resolve crises and request necessary information.
Participate in MRO planning meetings, continuous improvement projects, and team training.
Coordinate with Master Scheduling to load, measure, or reduce LTA and non‑LTA customer forecasts for MRO parts, either at top assembly or component level in ERP/MRP.
Ensure appropriate forecast and provision of parts for repairs and overhauls, identifying shortages and coordinating with procurement, stockroom, OEM production, and customer service representatives to ensure timely part availability.
Work with Master Scheduling to create and load kits in ERP/MRP system for high‑demand parts to improve turnaround time and stock level management.
Create, print, and edit shipments and edit sales order notes when required.
Any other duties as directed and required.
Candidate Requirements Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Self‑starter, highly motivated, able to work in a fast‑paced, continually changing environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced analytical and data visualization skills are strongly desired.
Ability to exercise tact and good interpersonal skills; manage disagreements and influence a team positively.
Detail oriented, able to multitask and prioritize with effective time management.
Problem‑solving skills; focus on process over people to foster positivity, respect, and trust.
Proactive sense of urgency with minimal supervision.
Ability to read, understand and communicate technical documentation.
Adequate understanding of aircraft component maintenance processes and logistics; interpret technical data, drawings, work orders, CMMs, and parts lists (BOMs).
Experience coordinating many small projects or activities simultaneously.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Work Environment
Primarily based on the shop floor, MRO designated area (cubicle area) with regular interactions on the MRO shop floor.
May require lifting light to moderate materials and working around aircraft components (15–30 lbs).
Work schedule aligned to overall MRO team regular working schedule; may require flexible hours to meet production schedules and a 14‑day TAT.
Education & Experience
Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Accounting, Materials, Business or a related field preferred or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of planning experience within a manufacturing company, preferably in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station or aerospace manufacturing environment.
APICS CPIM (Certification in Planning and Inventory Management) is preferred but experience in lieu of certification is acceptable.
Must have experience working within a manufacturing environment using multiple MRP/ERP systems.
Pay Range $73,000–$87,000 base salary. Pay may vary based on location, knowledge, skills, and experience.
CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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