Posted: 25/08/2026
Closing Date: 27/09/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Job Category: Operations
About Us
Levett Engineering are a high-performance precision machining business supplying complex components and assemblies into aerospace and defence programs.
This is not a clerical scheduling role—this is about owning flow across a multi-machine CNC environment and delivering on time, every time.
Levett Engineering is part of the ASDAM Group and is a leading sovereign defence, advanced manufacturing and sustainment company.
It provides end-to-end capability across design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and sustainment.
ASDAM includes Marand, TAE Aerospace, Rosebank Engineering and Quickstep.
Job Description
The role:
You'll take control of production planning and scheduling across turning, milling, and finishing work centres in a high-mix, low-volume workplace.
You'll balance capacity, manage constraints, and ensure jobs move through the factory efficiently and predictably.
Creating and maintaining a
finite production schedule
across multiple CNC work centres
Managing
capacity vs demand
, identifying bottlenecks, and driving solutions
Releasing and prioritising work to maintain
on-time delivery (OTD)
Working closely with projects, operations, quality, and leadership to align production with customer commitments
Monitoring WIP and adjusting schedules in real time based on constraints
Driving continuous improvement in planning accuracy, lead times, and flow
What we're looking for:
Proven experience in
production planning/scheduling within precision machining or manufacturing
Strong understanding of
CNC environments, routing, setup times, and capacity constraints
Experience with
ERP/MRP systems
(APS experience highly regarded)
Ability to make decisions under pressure and
own delivery outcomes




Commercial awareness—understanding the impact of planning decisions on cost and performance
Aerospace, defence, or AS**** experience is highly regarded
Skills & Experience:
Proven experience in
production planning/scheduling within precision machining or manufacturing
Strong understanding of
CNC environments, routing, setup times, and capacity constraints
Experience with
ERP/MRP systems
(APS experience highly regarded)
Ability to make decisions under pressure and
own delivery outcomes
Commercial awareness—understanding the impact of planning decisions on cost and performance
Aerospace, defence, or AS**** experience is highly regarded
What sets this role apart:
You'll have
real ownership
, not just data entry
Direct impact on delivery performance and customer satisfaction
Work in a technically advanced, high-spec manufacturing environment
Opportunity to shape and improve how planning is done
This role is not for you if:
You're looking for a purely administrative scheduling role
You're not comfortable making decisions and being accountable for outcomes
Additional Requirements:
Due to the nature of our work and the requirements of our customers, all applicants
may be required to hold Australian citizenship
and need to meet
ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)
and/or
EAR (Export Administration Regulations)
compliance as part of employment eligibility.
Successful applicants may also be required to undergo a
current police check
, obtain a
Commonwealth defence security clearance
, and participate in
random drug and alcohol screening
as part of our commitment to safety and security.
We make employment decisions based on merit, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
For more information on Levett Engineering, visitour website
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📌 Production Planner / Scheduler – Precision Machining (Aerospace) (South Australia)
🏢 TAE Aerospace group
📍 South Australia