Pre-Production Manufacturing Planner

About the company

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering, and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

About the role

A Planner is responsible for planning and releasing shop travelers and tooling instructions for remakes, repeats, re-panelizations, and repeats with change. This position requires a basic knowledge of planning procedures, Microsoft Office Software, customer requirements/specifications, and industry standards. This is not a Production Control/Scheduler/Developer position.

Schedule

• 1st shift: Mon-Fri - 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
• 2nd shift: Mon-Fri - 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm

Responsibilities

• Quickly and accurately release manufacturing instructions to CAM, Artwork, Drill, and Electrical Test Departments for tooling generation when required.
• Read, understand, and interpret purchase orders, travelers, prints, and drawings to verify that instructions generated and travelers created are accurate for each individual job.
• Verify that travelers released are accurate representations of current manufacturing process steps and sequences and that board and panel quantities are accurate.
• Understand and implement Engineering Change Notices (ECN) by making required updates and changes to shop travelers and create instructions for CAM and other departments to implement ECNs.
• Perform other department or company-related tasks at the direction of the department supervisor.

Requirements

• Good oral and written communication skills; must speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Basic mathematical and reasoning ability.
• Ability to work at a desktop environment for the majority of the shift; some walking may be required.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Must have very good concentration and be able to remain focused with minor interruptions.
• High School Diploma or GED desired; or at least 5 years of work experience in lieu of the educational requirement.
• PCB Planning experience required.
• Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC, including:
  • Identifying ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understanding that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents.
  • Recognizing Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation.
  • Understanding and following authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL).
  • Understanding the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US.
  • Managing vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

Work environment

• Fast-paced open office environment with surrounding noise and frequent interruptions.
• Occasional overtime.
• Interface with video display terminals.
• Demand for interaction with varied groups and people and meeting deadlines.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $45,934 - $72,605.

Additional compensation: An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment. Positions hired for alternative shift may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Accident benefits.
• Life insurance and disability benefits.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO (for some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered).

Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following the date of hire.