Production Planner (all genders)

About the job

Production Planner (all genders)

🚀 Challenge the Impossible

About Beyond Gravity

With our headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, Beyond Gravity is redefining the space industry. We are not an ordinary space company, but a unique fusion of agility, speed and innovation. Our team of over 1800 experts at 12 locations in six countries (Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, USA, Finland and Portugal) combines a start-up mentality with decades of industry experience and a track record of 100% successful missions. We strive to push the boundaries of what is technically possible by not only developing key products for satellites and launch vehicles but also contributing to improving life on Earth.

Your crew:

Shape the future with us – as a Production Planner in Emmen!

Are you looking for a role with purpose, responsibility and technology at the highest level? Then you are exactly right with us!

Become part of a dedicated, seven-member team of production planners and task managers who passionately work to successfully bring our innovative products into orbit. Together we ensure that everything is in the right place at the right time – from material provision to final documentation.

As a Production Planner, you take on a key role: you hold the reins, coordinate processes, ensure a smooth production process and bring people and ideas together. You work closely with production, design and project management – teamwork and communication are your daily tools.

Look forward to exciting projects and genuine high-tech products: our range extends from precisely manufactured assemblies to complex rocket half-shells.

Bring in your ideas, take responsibility – and take off with us.

Your mission:

• On-time and cost-effective planning, control and monitoring of the production of assigned product groups
• Creating and managing manufacturing bills of materials and work plans
• Creating and managing work instructions based on valid regulations, standards, technical data packages and specifications
• Maintaining master data and logistics data packages
• Creating, releasing, monitoring progress and closing manufacturing orders
• Incorporating changes into manufacturing orders
• Ensuring availability of all required manufacturing documents, J&T, equipment, components, etc.
• Reporting manufacturing progress, especially in case of problems, to MAIT Task Manager
• Preparing preliminary and final cost calculations
• Searching for alternative solutions in case of problems and difficulties
• Developing change proposals and requests due to identified defects in ongoing orders, prototype construction and special versions
• Responsible for timely implementation of measures according to NC process (e.g. repairs) in case of deviations
• Performing tasks in the AVOR area according to individual team leader assignments
• Active participation in KVP, e.g. to reduce throughput time, capacity utilisation, costs, sources of errors

Your profile:

• Solid technical and production background in a project-based industry
• Good knowledge of SAP system and MS Office applications
• Good understanding of Operational Excellence methods
• Good planning and coordination skills
• Experience in space or aerospace industry

Why Beyond Gravity:

• An international environment with a global mindset and high-tech products that will fly into space
• A highly specialised and motivated team with extensive know-how in a unique industry
• We live a hands-on mentality and take improvement suggestions seriously
• Attractive working conditions (subsidy for public transport, training and development opportunities, fully paid maternity/paternity leave and much more)

🌌 Ready to take off with us?

Our company values – passionate, together and curious – allow us to see an opportunity in every challenge. Dare to venture the impossible with us and take your career beyond the ordinary. Apply now by 30.10.2026 at the latest! We look forward to hearing from you.

If you have questions about the position, contact: Florian Pallot-Juen | | florian.pallot-juen@beyondgravity.com

If you have questions about the hiring process, contact: Stefan Hunger | | stefan.hunger@beyondgravity.com

Beyond Gravity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability or other legally protected categories.

Applications sent by email will not be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.

Emmen, LU, CH