Manufacturing Planner

Responsibilities

Analyzes engineering drawings, models, specifications, processes, policies, and procedures, 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 most economical work instructions. Perform liaison between Engineering, Planning, Tool Design, Tool Shops and Production to ensure conformance between shop-fabrication sequences and original or revised planning instructions. Investigate and take corrective action as required.

Must be willing to work any shift or work schedule.

• Must possess a minimum of 5 years of planning experience OR equivalent experience in manufacturing / engineering documentation development and have 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.
• 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.
• To utilize computer applications such as required SAP, MS Office, CAPP/SFM and model-based engineering systems such as Solumina/iBASEt, Teamcenter, 3DX.

• Active Secret, Investigation in last 5 years or CE enrollment.
• Understand 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 Solid Works, 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. Additionally, 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.