Manufacturing Planner

PlanIT Group, LLC; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group, LLC in Palmdale, California, is seeking a Planning Engineer to analyze engineering drawings, models, specifications, processes, and procedures to create comprehensive work instructions and supporting documentation for one or more plan groups.

The role requires collaboration with designers and production engineers to advise on engineering, tooling, and manufacturing requirements, ensuring economical work instructions and conformance with plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of planning experience or equivalent in manufacturing/engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, models, specifications, and processes to plan work instructions and documentation.

Skills

Planning experience

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading engineering drawings

Communication skills

Security clearance: Active Secret

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

CAPP/SFM

Solumina/iBASEt

Teamcenter

3DX

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

CATIA

Windchill

SAP PLM

Job description

Analyzes Engineering Drawings, Models, Specifications, Processes, Policies, And Procedures, And Other References, And Determines And Plans The Most Practical Operations And Sequences, Necessary To Produce Comprehensive Work Instructions And Supporting Documentation Related To One Or More Plan Group(s)

Machine parts, composite details, composite assemblies, airframe structures, aircraft systems, aircraft check-outs, wiring and electrical systems, plumbing, aircraft maintenance, MRB or coatings in conformance with project plans and policies.

Apply complete knowledge of shop theory and practice, for applicable plan groups and tooling and manufacturing methods, processes, and sequences.

May collaborate with designers and production engineers by interpreting and advising on engineering, tooling, and manufacturing requirements to produce most economical work instructions performs liaison between Engineering, Planning, Tool Design, Tool Shops and Production to ensure conformance between shop-fabrication sequences and original or revised planning instructions investigates and takes corrective action as required.

Must be willing to work any shift or work schedule.

Basic Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of 5 years of planning experience OR equivalent experience in manufacturing / engineering documentation development and have demonstrated ability to create comprehensive work instructions related to one or more: machine parts, composite details, composite assemblies, airframe structures, aircraft systems, aircraft check-outs, wiring and electrical systems, plumbing, aircraft maintenance, MRB or coatings.
• To read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and other applicable references. Technical writing proficiency. Detailed knowledge of fabrication, tooling, manufacturing and inspection methods or processes pertaining to aircraft parts, assemblies, systems, or vehicles. To utilize computer applications such as required SAP, MS Office, CAPP/SFM and model-based engineering systems such as Solumina/iBASEt, Teamcenter, 3DX.

Desired Skills

• Active Secret, Investigation in last 5 years or CE enrollment
• Understand basic structure of the following: Engineering Bill Of Materials (EBOM), Manufacturing Bill Of Materials (MBOM), and Order Bill Of Materials (OBOM)
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve issues related to EBOM, MBOM, and OBOM.
• Familiarity with computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools, such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or CATIA.
• Familiarity with PLM software, such as Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, or SAP PLM.
• A degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent experience in a relevant industry, such as aerospace, automotive, or consumer products. Additionally, experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, or other software used to manage bills of materials and product data.
• Communication skills: Ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and procurement.