Manufacturing Planner
Listed on 2026-06-12
-
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering -
Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering
= Location: Mesa, AZ
= Pay Rate: $45.00/hr
< Work Environment: Onsite
=R Schedule: Full-Time
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Planner – Electrical Systems to support aerospace manufacturing operations in Mesa, Arizona.
In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and planning documents to ensure manufacturing work instructions accurately reflect engineering requirements. You will collaborate with engineering and production teams to implement planning changes, support manufacturing execution, and maintain compliance with established aerospace manufacturing standards.
The ideal candidate has experience supporting aerospace manufacturing programs, interpreting complex engineering documentation, and developing manufacturing planning solutions within a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Planning- Review and coordinate engineering drawing changes into manufacturing work instructions.
- Develop and update manufacturing planning to support engineering requirements and production needs.
- Incorporate engineering changes into existing manufacturing plans and processes.
- Ensure manufacturing documentation accurately reflects current design and production requirements.
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
- Understand and apply critical terminology related to electrical manufacturing and aerospace production.
- Ensure compliance with engineering design requirements and manufacturing standards.
- Support implementation of planning updates and process improvements.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production teams to resolve planning-related issues.
- Support manufacturing execution activities and ensure work instructions align with production requirements.
- Assist with change management efforts across manufacturing operations.
- Help drive continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing planning processes.
- Experience reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Proficiency reading and understanding engineering process and specification documents.
- Experience developing, maintaining, and updating manufacturing planning documentation.
- Ability to translate engineering requirements into manufacturing work instructions.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning principles.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Experience supporting aerospace or defense manufacturing programs.
- Knowledge of VC-25B, AH-64, and/or STL programs.
- Experience using Manufacturing Execution System Common Image (MESCI).
- Familiarity with aerospace production systems and manufacturing processes across multiple sites.
- Experience supporting electrical fabrication and electrical manufacturing operations.
- Prior experience implementing engineering changes within manufacturing environments.
- Manufacturing Planning
- Production Planning
- Manufacturing Work Instructions
- Engineering Change Implementation
- Process Planning
- Change Management
- Manufacturing Execution
- Engineering Drawings
- Technical Specifications
- Process Documentation
- Manufacturing Documentation
- Configuration Management
- Revision Control
- Aerospace Manufacturing
- Electrical Fabrication
- Electrical Manufacturing
- Defense Programs
- Production Support
- Manufacturing Operations
The ideal candidate is someone who can:
Interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications
Translate engineering requirements into manufacturing-ready instructions
Support electrical manufacturing operations with accuracy and efficiency
Manage multiple planning updates and engineering changes simultaneously
Collaborate effectively with engineering and production teams
Thrive in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment
Additional Information- Regular and predictable attendance is required.
- Position supports aerospace manufacturing operations and production programs.
- Strong attention to detail and process compliance are critical for success.
- Opportunity to work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams supporting advanced aerospace platforms.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).