Manufacturing Planner

Power Precision in Aerospace — Join Us as a Manufacturing Planner Driving Data Excellence

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to find a detail-driven Manufacturing Planner who thrives at the intersection of data, engineering, and production. If you excel at organizing complex information and want your work to directly support cutting-edge aerospace manufacturing, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact.

Position Overview

Job Title: Manufacturing Planner

Location: Owego, NY

Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 4-Day Work Week (4/10 Schedule)

Duration: 12-Month Full-Time Consultant Role

Pay Rate: $25.00/hour

In this role, you’ll serve as a key player in maintaining and optimizing manufacturing data systems—ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility for engineering teams. Your work will directly enable more efficient production, better decision-making, and smoother program execution.

What You’ll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities)

• Maintain and update Manufacturing Bills of Material (MBOMs) and Material Master data within PLM systems (PTC Windchill)
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers, Component Engineers, and Data Analysts to improve data quality
• Identify and resolve cross-site data inconsistencies and system errors
• Support database administration and data stewardship efforts
• Generate and analyze performance metrics and reports
• Provide feedback to improve automation and system functionality
• Serve as a subject matter expert on manufacturing data systems
• Train and support new engineers and team members
• Contribute to large-scale transformation initiatives, including digital modernization efforts
  
  

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams
• Proven analytical skills with database experience
• Technical background in manufacturing or military specifications
• Experience working with PLM systems (PTC products preferred)
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues independently and resolve data discrepancies
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• STEM degree (preferred, not required)
• Experience with PTC Windchill and MPMLink
• Familiarity with technical datasheets (TDS)
• Experience managing and maintaining structured databases
• Exposure to manufacturing environments or aerospace programs
  
  

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, your work powers innovation across the aerospace industry.

• 4-Day Work Week: Enjoy better work-life balance with a compressed schedule
• High-Impact Role: Enable engineering teams with accurate data that drives production success
• Career Growth: Build expertise in advanced manufacturing systems and digital transformation initiatives
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside engineers, analysts, and innovators solving real-world challenges
• Industry Experience: Gain exposure to leading aerospace programs and next-generation technology
  
  

Ready to Elevate Your Career? Apply Today

If you’re passionate about data, problem-solving, and supporting advanced manufacturing operations, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of aerospace—one data point at a time.

Pay Details: $25.00 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.