Manufacturing Planner

Manufacturing Planner 3

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2–3 days onsite per week)

Shift: 1st Shift | Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Local Time)

Interview Availability: ASAP

Manager Contact: Yes

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Planner to support a Manufacturing Execution System Common Image (MESci) manufacturing planning rewrite within the organization. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop, standardize, and implement robust manufacturing plans that support business objectives, delivery commitments, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing plans, Bills of Material (BOMs), work instructions, and illustrations to define and document as-built configurations.
• Develop manufacturing concepts and strategies aligned with business goals.
• Integrate suppliers, processes, materials, data, and technology to meet manufacturing and delivery requirements.
• Review and approve supplier data to ensure compliance with manufacturing requirements.
• Define tooling requirements based on manufacturing and engineering needs.
• Manage tools throughout the lifecycle, from initial design through end-of-use disposition.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing-related issues and constraints.
• Perform producibility assessments for part and product designs.
• Provide producibility input into design decisions, manufacturing processes, and manufacturing technologies to meet cost, quality, and schedule targets.
• Develop integrated work statements and event sequencing to support delivery commitments.
• Draft, update, and review processes and procedures in support of business objectives and regulatory agency requirements.
• Work under general direction with moderate oversight.

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• 5 or more years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Examples:
• PhD with 4 years related experience
• Master’s degree with 7 years related experience
• Proven experience developing, implementing, and maintaining manufacturing plans, Bills of Material (BOMs), and work instructions.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired)

• Experience supporting defense and/or aerospace customers.
• Experience with 3D model-based work instructions.
• Experience using one or more of the following tools or systems:
• Siemens NX, IVT, CREO, CATIA
• MES, MESci (Manufacturing Execution System – Common Image)
• Gold, PrimeR, Aurora, VisVSA, DELMIA
• Experience reviewing and approving other engineers’ work, including:
• Installation plans
• Tool orders
• Line stock checks and related manufacturing documentation.