Aerospace Manufacturing Planner

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Planner for the Manufacturing Planning Team. You will translate engineering data into clear, actionable work instructions and develop production sequences.

You will analyze drawings, specify tooling and processes, and collaborate with design, engineering, and fabrication to ensure alignment with project plans. This role requires 5+ years in manufacturing planning or equivalent, and familiarity with BOM concepts and PLM tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing planning experience or equivalent in manufacturing engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and references.
• Knowledge of fabrication, tooling, manufacturing and inspection methods for aircraft parts, assemblies, systems, or vehicles.
• Experience with PLM tools and ERP systems for BOM management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, models, and specifications to define optimal operations and sequences.
• Develop work instructions and documentation for parts, assemblies, airframe structures, and related processes.
• Select tooling, methods, and process flows to maximize efficiency using shop theory and best practices.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and production teams to align fabrication sequences with planning directives.
• Investigate issues, recommend corrective actions, and remain flexible to shift schedules.

Skills

Reading drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Solumina/iBASEt

Teamcenter

3DX

CATIA

Job description

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Planner for the Manufacturing Planning Team. You will translate engineering data into clear, actionable work instructions and develop production sequences.

You will analyze drawings, specify tooling and processes, and collaborate with design, engineering, and fabrication to ensure alignment with project plans. This role requires 5+ years in manufacturing planning or equivalent, and familiarity with BOM concepts and PLM tools.