Manufacturing Planner

LMI Aerospace, Inc.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

LMI Aerospace, Inc. in Saint Charles, Missouri is looking for a candidate to perform production planning responsibilities including generating documentation, tracking engineering questions, and maintaining Bill of Materials. A high school diploma is required, with an associate degree preferred.

The candidate must have strong communication skills and experience in CNC machining, MRP/ERP systems, and engineering software. The position offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and MRP/ERP systems is essential.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining and quality inspection techniques is required.

Responsibilities

• Generate and update production planning documentation as per specifications.
• Maintain current manufacturing planning and track engineering questions.
• Create and maintain Bill of Materials according to customer requirements.

Skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Experience with Microsoft Office

Experience with MRP/ERP systems

Experience with CATIA/MASTERCAM or similar software

Experience in CNC machining

Understanding of CNC machine capabilities

Education

High School Education or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Position Summary

Perform responsibilities necessary to generate and update all production planning.

Position Responsibilities

• Generate all production planning documentation per customer specifications, engineering documents and models.
• Generate manufacturing planning for rework work orders when needed.
• Maintain manufacturing planning stays current and updated.
• Generate, submit and track engineering questions to customers.
• Coordinate customer responses with appropriate departments.
• Validate outside vendors are approved to customers specifications.
• Maintain part configuration by reviewing customer change notices, revision changes and PO changes.
• Create and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) from customer engineering requirements.
• Review customer specifications and engineering requirements to ensure all processes and procedures are being met.

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED. Associate degree preferred but not required.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, MRP/ERP system, CATIA/MASTERCAM or similar engineering software.
• Experience in CNC machining and quality inspection techniques.
• Comprehension of customer specifications and blueprints.
• Understanding of CNC machine capabilities.
• Must be self‑motivated, organized, willing to learn and ready to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

This position will require an employee to perform the following functions effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Effective use of a computer keyboard.
• Effective use of telephone and other applicable electronic communication equipment.
• View and read documents, and computer monitors.
• View machines and other operations as part of the manufacturing process.
• Verbal communication with department managers and plant personnel.
• Position will generally require sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Lift and carry a minimum of 10 lbs.
• Occasional requirements may include standing for prolonged periods, walking, climbing stairs or ladders, kneeling, crouching, reaching, balancing, and lifting and carrying a minimum of 25 lbs.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company‑match contribution.
• Competitive wages.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and accidental insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Employee assistance plan – access to counseling and other community resources.
• Wellness program.
• Tuition assistance (subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company’s online application system.

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Sonaca North America is an E‑Verify Employer.