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Manufacturing Engineer Planner

PDS Defense, Inc.
Hazelwood, MO Other
POSTED ON 5/4/2026 CLOSED ON 6/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer Planner position at PDS Defense, Inc.?

Develops, implements and maintains various manufacturing plans, Bill of Materials, work instructions and illustrations to define and document as-built configuration. Develops manufacturing concepts and strategies to support business objectives. Develops and integrates suppliers, processes, materials, data and technology to meet manufacturing and delivery requirements. Reviews and approves supplier data to ensure manufacturing related requirements are met. Develops tooling requirements based on manufacturing and engineering requirements. Manages tools from initial design to end of use disposition. Investigates and resolves manufacturing related issues. Performs producibility assessments for part or product designs. Provides producibility input to design, manufacturing processes and manufacturing technologies to meet cost and schedules. Develops integrated work statements and sequencing of events to support delivery commitments. Drafts, updates and reviews processes and procedures to support business and regulatory agency requirements. Works under general direction.

Position Responsibilities:
This position will be to support an MESci manufacturing planning rewrite within the BDS Fabrication organization. It will require collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop and implement the standard manufacturing plans.

Manufacturing Planner
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
· 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD 4 years' related work experience, Master 7 years' related work experience)
· Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining manufacturing plans, Bill of Materials, work instructions

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
· Experience supporting defense and/or aerospace customers
· Experience with 3D model-based instruction
· Experience with any of the following: Siemens NX, IVT, CREO, CATIA, MES, Gold, PrimeR, Aurora, VisVSA, DELMIA,
· Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems common image (MESci)
· Experience reviewing and approving other engineers’ work (installation plans, tool orders, line stock checks, etc.)


REQUIRED: Aerospace Industry Experience.

Company Description
PDS Defense offers talent acquisition and SOW/Engineering solutions in the aerospace, defense, machinery, communications, energy, technology and service industries.

We’re focused on developing strong, lasting relationships with our customers to deliver creative and comprehensive solutions that support their talent acquisition strategies. Our flexible business model allows us to provide not only solutions for contract and direct opportunities, but also offload engineering design services, SOW projects, and more.

Salary : $50

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