Manufacturing Planner

Build the Blueprint for Flight: Manufacturing Planner Opportunity in Mesa, AZ

Location: Mesa, AZ

Job Type: Full-Time | 6-Month Consultant Assignment

Schedule: Monday–Friday | First Shift (5:00 AM – 1:30 PM)

Pay Rate: Starting at $41.20 per hour

Turn Engineering Precision into Production Excellence

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aviation organization to hire a Manufacturing Planner who thrives at the intersection of engineering and production. In this role, you’ll ensure that complex aerospace designs are translated into clear, executable manufacturing plans—keeping production running efficiently, accurately, and on schedule.

If you’re detail-oriented, technically skilled, and ready to make an impact in a high-performance environment, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of aviation manufacturing.

What You’ll Do

As a Manufacturing Planner, you’ll play a vital role in aligning engineering requirements with shop floor execution:

• Review and coordinate engineering drawings and integrate updates into manufacturing work instructions
• Interpret and apply specification documents, including critical electrical manufacturing terminology
• Develop and manage manufacturing planning requirements to support production goals
• Incorporate engineering changes into existing manufacturing plans with accuracy and efficiency
• Ensure manufacturing execution aligns with design intent and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and cross-functional teams to resolve planning issues
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date planning documentation
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing processes
  
  

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting BDS and BCA engineering design and specification documents
• Strong experience managing and processing manufacturing planning requirements
• Ability to develop and execute manufacturing plans aligned with engineering specifications
• Solid understanding of electrical manufacturing terminology and processes
• Consistent and reliable attendance
• 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

• Experience supporting aerospace programs such as VC-25B, AH-64, or STL
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution System Common Image (MESCI)
• Knowledge of large-scale aviation production systems across multiple sites
• Experience in electrical fabrication environments
  
  

Education & Experience

• Typically requires an Associate degree with 3 years of related experience, OR
• Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of related experience, OR
• 5 years of relevant work experience in lieu of formal education
  
  

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge aviation programs with real-world impact
• Competitive pay starting at $41.20/hour
• First-shift schedule that supports work-life balance
• Gain experience with advanced manufacturing systems and processes
• Join a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on precision and innovation
• Expand your career in aerospace manufacturing and planning
  
  

Ready to Elevate Your Career? Apply Today

If you’re ready to bring your manufacturing planning expertise to a dynamic aviation environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help turn engineering innovation into reality on the production floor.

Pay Details: $41.20 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.