Manufacturing Planner

Analyzes engineering drawings, models, specifications, processes, policies, procedures, and other references, and determines and plans the most practical operations and sequences necessary to produce comprehensive work instructions and supporting documentation related to one or more plan group(s): machine parts, composite details, composite assemblies, airframe structures, aircraft systems, aircraft check-outs, wiring and electrical systems, plumbing, aircraft maintenance, MRB, or coatings in conformance with project plans and policies.

Apply complete knowledge of shop theory and practice for applicable plan groups and tooling and manufacturing methods, processes, and sequences.

May collaborate with designers and production engineers by interpreting and advising on engineering, tooling, and manufacturing requirements to produce the most economical work instructions. Performs liaison between Engineering, Planning, Tool Design, Tool Shops, and Production to ensure conformance between shop-fabrication sequences and original or revised planning instructions; investigates and takes corrective action as required.

Must be willing to work any shift or work schedule.

Basic Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of 5 years of planning experience OR equivalent experience in manufacturing / engineering documentation development.
• Demonstrated ability to create comprehensive work instructions related to one or more of the following: machine parts, composite details, composite assemblies, airframe structures, aircraft systems, aircraft check-outs, wiring and electrical systems, plumbing, aircraft maintenance, MRB, or coatings.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and other applicable references.
• Technical writing proficiency.
• Detailed knowledge of fabrication, tooling, manufacturing, and inspection methods or processes pertaining to aircraft parts, assemblies, systems, or vehicles.
• Ability to utilize computer applications such as SAP, MS Office, CAPP/SFM, and model-based engineering systems such as Solumina/iBASEt, Teamcenter, and 3DX.

Desired Skills

• Active Secret clearance, investigation within the last 5 years, or Continuous Evaluation (CE) enrollment.
• Understand the basic structure of the following: Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM), Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM), and Order Bill of Materials (OBOM).
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve issues related to EBOM, MBOM, and OBOM.
• Familiarity with computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools, such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or CATIA.
• Familiarity with PLM software, such as Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, or SAP PLM.
• A degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent experience in a relevant industry, such as aerospace, automotive, or consumer products.
• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, or other software used to manage bills of materials and product data.
• Communication skills: ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and procurement.