Manufacturing Planner 3

PDS Defense, Inc.; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 120,347,000 - 134,674,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Renton, WA is seeking a Manufacturing Planner 3 to support the implementation and sustainment of build plans that affect cost and quality. Join a team that thrives on problem-solving for complex production challenges in the aerospace sector.

The role requires 1+ year in manufacturing, ability to read engineering drawings, and 3+ years of related experience (Mid-Level). You will develop and manage manufacturing plans, materials data, and tooling to meet delivery commitments

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing production environment.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• 3+ years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and maintains manufacturing plans, BOMs, work instructions and drawings to define as-built configuration.
• Develops concepts and strategies to support business objectives in manufacturing.
• Identifies and integrates suppliers, processes, materials, data and technology to meet delivery requirements.
• Reviews supplier data to ensure manufacturing requirements are met.
• Develops tooling requirements based on manufacturing and engineering needs.
• Manages tools from design to end of use disposition.
• Investigates and resolves manufacturing related issues.
• Provides producibility input to design and processes to meet cost schedules.
• Develops sequencing of events to support delivery commitments.
• Drafts, updates and reviews processes and procedures for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Read engineering drawings

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

PDM

CAPP

Job description

Engineering

Manufacturing Planner 3 Renton, WA Posted: 6/1/2026

Job Description

Job ID#: 218310

Job Category: Engineering

Position Type: Associate - W2

Duration: 26

Shift: 1

Positions Available: 4

Pay Rate: $42 - $47/hr

Job Description:

In this role, you will will serve as contributors to help support the implementation and sustainment of new and existing build plans that significantly impact the quality and cost performance of the program. We re seeking innovative, detail- oriented planners who thrive in dynamic environments and bring a problem-solving mindset to complex production challenges. Join us and help shape the future of commercial aviation!

Primary Responsibilities:

Develops, implements and maintains various manufacturing plans, Bill of Materials, work instructions and illustrations to define and document as-built configuration.

Develops manufacturing concepts and strategies to support business objectives.

Develops and integrates suppliers, processes, materials, data and technology to meet manufacturing and delivery requirements.

Reviews and approves supplier data to ensure manufacturing related requirements are met.

Develops tooling requirements based on manufacturing and engineering requirements.

Manages tools from initial design to end of use disposition.

Investigates and resolves manufacturing related issues.

Performs producibility assessments for part or product designs.

Provides producibility input to design, manufacturing processes and manufacturing technologies to meet cost and schedules.

Develops integrated work statements and sequencing of events to support delivery commitments.

Drafts, updates and reviews processes and procedures to support business and regulatory agency requirements.

Works under general direction.

Required Skills:

1 or more years experience in a manufacturing production environment.

Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

3 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Mid-Level)

Preferred Skills:

Experience in Manufacturing Engineering Planning systems such as Product Data Manager (PDM) and Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP).

Education / Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor+1 years' related work experience, 5 years' related work experience, etc.).

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled