Manufacturing Planner

Build the Future of Aviation: Manufacturing Planner Opportunity – 2nd Shift

Location: San Antonio, TX

Job Type: Full-Time | 9-Month Contract

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 2nd Shift (2:30 PM – 11:00 PM)

Pay Rate:Starting at $41.83 per hour

Turn Complex Plans into Aircraft Production Success

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire an experienced Manufacturing Planner for an exciting second-shift opportunity in San Antonio, TX.

In this high-impact role, you’ll transform engineering concepts into actionable manufacturing plans that drive aircraft production, improve efficiency, and support on-time delivery. If you excel at solving complex production challenges and enjoy working where precision matters, this is your next career move.

What You’ll Do

As a Manufacturing Planner, you will play a critical role in production readiness and execution by:

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining manufacturing plans, Bills of Material (BOM), work instructions, and illustrations
• Defining and documenting as-built aircraft configurations
• Supporting mechanics with clarification on planning, engineering drawings, and specifications
• Integrating suppliers, materials, data, processes, and technology to meet manufacturing and delivery goals
• Reviewing and approving supplier data to ensure compliance with manufacturing requirements
• Developing tooling requirements and managing tooling from design through end-of-use disposition
• Investigating and resolving manufacturing-related issues on the production floor
• Performing producibility assessments for parts and product designs
• Creating integrated work statements and sequencing events to meet production schedules
• Drafting, updating, and reviewing procedures to support business and regulatory requirements
  
  

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of Manufacturing Planner experience
• 5 years of CAD software experience
• Ability to read and interpret 2D/3D drawings, engineering data, and specifications
• Strong understanding of manufacturing engineering processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer systems
• Ability to obtain customer approval for access
• Willingness to complete an extensive background review including employment, finances, residences, and related history
• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.
• This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Planner experience
• Experience with Gold ESP and MESCI systems
• Familiarity with IVT, REDARS, and WIRS tools
  
  

Education & Experience

Typically acquired through advanced education (Associate degree or higher) and 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top talent with world-class aerospace opportunities where your skills make a real difference.

• Opportunity to work with a respected aviation industry leader
• Gain valuable experience on cutting-edge aircraft programs
• Collaborative team culture focused on safety, innovation, and excellence
• Build your resume with a role that opens doors in aerospace manufacturing
  
  

Ready to Plan What Takes Flight?

If you’re a strategic thinker with strong manufacturing planning expertise and a passion for aviation, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of aircraft production with PDS Tech Commercial.

Pay Details: $41.83 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
  
  

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.