Aerospace Precision Manufacturing Planner

Allied Mech; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Allied Mechanical in Southern California is seeking a Manufacturing Planner to develop work packages for precision-machined aerospace and industrial components. Working from drawings and specifications, you will create BOMs, routers, and work instructions, coordinating with Programming, Production Control, Quality, and shop personnel.

The role emphasizes planning accuracy, traceability, and compliance with AS9100/ITAR where applicable, with opportunities to implement continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing planning or a related role in a job-shop/precision machining environment.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining, machine setup, tooling and work holding.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and specifications.
• Experience with BOMs, routings, work instructions and revision control.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for planning and production support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; strong Excel and data analysis skills desirable.
• Aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, blueprints, specs, PO requirements, models and other tech docs to determine manufacturing needs and develop complete work orders.
• Create, revise and maintain BOMs, routers, operation sequences, and work instructions.
• Define manufacturing sequences including machining, inspection, deburr and special processes with cross-functional coordination.
• Ensure work orders capture requirements, notes, inspection points and traceability.
• Create and maintain work orders for outside processing, tooling or fixture fabrication as applicable.
• Coordinate with CNC Programming and shop personnel to confirm machine capability and routing.
• Prioritize and release planning packages to meet production schedules and ship dates.
• Maintain planning data in ERP/MRP with routing steps and BOM information.
• Incorporate approved changes and improvements while maintaining configuration control.
• Investigate planning issues and coordinate timely corrections with affected functions.
• Support MRB, corrective-action and continuous-improvement activities.
• Seek opportunities to reduce non-value-added steps and improve manufacturability and on-time delivery.
• Communicate planning status and risks to stakeholders and escalate as needed.
• Operate in compliance with AS9100 and ITAR where applicable.

Skills

CNC machining

Machine setup

Tooling

Work holding

Engineering drawings

GD&T

BOMs & routings

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Data analysis

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office / Excel

Job description

Allied Mechanical in Southern California is seeking a Manufacturing Planner to develop work packages for precision-machined aerospace and industrial components. Working from drawings and specifications, you will create BOMs, routers, and work instructions, coordinating with Programming, Production Control, Quality, and shop personnel.

The role emphasizes planning accuracy, traceability, and compliance with AS9100/ITAR where applicable, with opportunities to implement continuous improvements.