Manufacturing Planner

The Judge Group; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Manufacturing Planner in Everett, WA, responsible for reviewing engineering change requests and maintaining manufacturing plans. The role requires collaboration with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure effective changes.

The ideal candidate has an AA degree and 3+ years of experience in manufacturing. This position offers an opportunity to engage in change board meetings and support tooling initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing engineering or technician role.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering change requests for manufacturing impact.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing plans and Bill of Materials.
• Coordinate with engineers to resolve design discrepancies.
• Participate in change board meetings for recommendations.
• Initiate tooling orders based on manufacturing needs.
• Support root cause analysis for manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate with teams for smooth integration of changes.

Skills

Manufacturing processes understanding

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

AA degree in related discipline

Job description

Manufacturing Planner/Production Planner/Planner

Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze engineering change requests (ECRs) to determine their impact on manufacturing processes, tooling, and assembly.
• This position develops, implements, and maintains various manufacturing plans, Bill of Materials (BOM), defines and documents retrofit solutions.
• Coordinate with design and service bulletin engineers to clarify technical details, resolve discrepancies, and ensure manufacturability of design changes.
• Participate in change board meetings to present findings, provide recommendations, and support decision-making related to engineering changes.
• Identify tooling requirements and initiate tooling orders based on manufacturing and engineering needs; assist in tooling dispositions.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation related to manufacturing issues arising from design changes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including quality, manufacturing, supply chain, and design engineering to ensure smooth integration of changes into manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing engineering or technician role.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Education / Experience

AA degree in related discipline and typically 3 or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.