R -6H6GI4-Manufacturing Planner 4 - 67E-Structures

100% Onsite in OKC

Seeking a Senior (Level
4) Manufacturing Engineering Planner specializing in structures to support the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP). This position will help lead development, revision, and validation of build plans, installation plans, and structural assembly work instructions. The role requires advanced hands-on and planning experience with aircraft structural modifications, strong technical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence multi-disciplinary teams to meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead creation, revision, and approval of structural build plans, installation plans, sequences, and associated work instructions for structural modifications and assemblies.
Translate engineering drawings, modification packages, and design intent into producible manufacturing and installation processes.
Develop and maintain production process documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training packages, and assembly checklists.
Evaluate manufacturing methods and processes for structures (forming, machining, heat treatment, fastening, composite layup/repair, jigging/fixturing) and recommend optimal approaches for safety, cost, and schedule.
Perform producibility and manufacturability reviews, identify risks/opportunities, and drive design-for-manufacturing recommendations with engineering and design teams.
Lead EBOM/MBOM reconciliation activities for structural assemblies and ensure configuration integrity between engineering and production documentation.
Author and validate installation work instructions, tooling specs, and process control documents consistent with company and customer standards.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to Level 2 3 planners and manufacturing technicians; lead cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues.
Conduct data analysis (production metrics, NCRs, rework rates) to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to improve throughput and quality.
Maintain and update data in web-based manufacturing planning systems and PLM tools; ensure documentation is revision controlled and compliant with AS9100 D / quality management requirements.
Coordinate with supply chain, tooling, test, and production floor personnel to ensure readiness for build and install activities; participate in Manufacturing Readiness Assessments.
Resolve high-impact technical problems affecting performance, cost, or schedule and escalate when required.
Support program-level manufacturing plans, schedule milestones, and deliverables; provide regular status reports to program leadership.

Required Skill Sets:
" Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
" 5+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
" Experience in REDARS, GOLDesp, Microsoft Excel, CATIA and model based instructions.

Preferred Skill Sets:
" Ability to interact frequently with internal personnel and external customers.
" Ability to represent the organization by providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects
" Ability to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems, and develop solutions that are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.
" Expert in REDARS, GOLDesp, Microsoft Excel, CATIA, IVT and model based instructions

Areas of Focus:
CATIA V5
REDARS

Ability to pass Background, Drug Screen and if applicable Medical (i.e. Vision, Hearing, or Physical) if Required by Client.
Medical, dental, vision, ancillary coverage and 401k benefits are available.