Planner, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Manufacturing Engineer

Production Planner I

Are you detail‑oriented, highly organized, and skilled in production planning? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! As a Production Planner I, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing operations by developing and managing detailed work instructions that guide the production process. You will collaborate with engineering, quality control, and production teams to translate engineering designs into executable instructions within our Manufacturing Execution System (MES).

This role is essential for maintaining production efficiency, ensuring product quality, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn‑key command / control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains air, land, sea, space and cyber.

• Create and maintain detailed Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOM) for process plans and manufacturing orders, ensuring logical sequencing.
• Implement manufacturing part numbers from the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, aligning with design and production requirements.
• Update routings in the ERP system to reflect efficient and cost‑effective production processes.
• Generate detailed process plans and work instructions in the MES to guide production activities.
• Handle production scheduling, work center scheduling, and manage in‑process manufacturing orders.
• Collaborate with program management, design engineers, quality, and production teams to develop efficient and high‑quality production methods.
• Research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy, and improve products to meet customer needs and market demands.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of production activities, including MBOMs, process plans, work instructions, and schedule changes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field of study and typically 0-2 years of relevant experience
• A higher level degree may substitute for experience
• Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Relevant experience must be in a similar role or technical position such as structural or electrical / avionics technician or quality control inspector
• Experience in performing or interpreting installations using engineering drawings, schematics, and / or technical documentation
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and interpretation or creation of work instructions
• Exposure to engineering design change control processes
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

• Experience with Program Management
• Technical / Engineering degree
• Strong understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) as it applies to Supplier Management
• Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and / or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military
• Familiarity in applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
• Knowledge of industry standard design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model‑based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing and production processes
• Familiarity with work instruction / traveler development
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and practices.
• Participation in dispositions of Non‑Conformance generation through a Material Review Board (MRB)
• Experience with new product introduction and transition to production
• Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Manufacturing…