Manufacturing Planner

Position — Will require the candidate to be a W2 employee of Donatech. US Citizenship Required.

Analyzes engineering drawings, models, specifications, processes, policies, and procedures, and other references. 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) including 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.

Applies complete knowledge of shop theory and practice, for applicable plan groups, 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.

• Minimum of 5 years of planning manufacturing work instruction experience or equivalent experience in manufacturing/engineering documentation development.
• Demonstrated ability to create comprehensive work instructions related to one or more groups: 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.
• Instructional writing proficiency.
• Detailed knowledge of fabrication, tooling, manufacturing and inspection methods or processes pertaining to aircraft parts, assemblies, systems, or vehicles.
• Proficiency in computer applications such as SAP, MS Office, CAPP/SFM and model‑based engineering systems such as Solumina/iBASEt, Teamcenter, 3DX or similar programs/software.

• Active Secret clearance, investigation within last 5 years or CE enrollment.
• Understanding of the basic structure of 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. 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.