Manufacturing Planner 3

PDS Defense, Inc.

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 87,000 - 98,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Direct deposit

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Seattle, WA is seeking a Manufacturing Planner 3 to support the manufacturing engineering team. You will review engineering drawings, update Bills of Materials, and define retrofit solutions to ensure smooth production.

Responsibilities include coordinating with design engineers, initiating tooling orders, and maintaining internal documents while meeting cost and schedule targets. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for cross-functional

Qualifications

Proven experience in a manufacturing engineering or technician role.
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze engineering change requests (ECRs) to determine impact on manufacturing processes, tooling, and assembly.
Coordinate with design and service bulletin engineers to clarify technical details and ensure manufacturability of design changes.
Participate in change board meetings to present findings and support decision-making related to engineering changes.
Identify tooling requirements and initiate tooling orders; assist in tooling dispositions.
Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation related to manufacturing issues from design changes.
Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, supply chain, and design engineering to integrate changes smoothly.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Manufacturing processes understanding

Education

AA degree in related discipline

Job description

Engineering

Manufacturing Planner 3 Seattle, WA Posted: 6/6/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

218351

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

Shift:

Positions Available:

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Planner 3, in Seattle, WA. Job ID#218351

Pay Rate: $42 - $47/hr

Job Description:

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician plays a critical role in supporting the manufacturing engineering team by reviewing engineering drawing work statements, assessing their impact on retrofit processes, and coordinating with design engineers and service bulletin engineers to ensure seamless implementation of engineering changes. This position develops, implements, and maintains various manufacturing plans, Bill of Materials (BOM), defines and documents retrofit solutions. The technician assists with the development and integration of suppliers, processes, materials, data, and technology to meet manufacturing and delivery requirements, including reviewing supplier data to ensure compliance with manufacturing-related requirements.

The role identifies tooling requirements, initiates tooling orders, and assists in tooling dispositions based on manufacturing and engineering needs. The technician investigates and resolves manufacturing-related issues of limited scope and supports producibility assessments for part or product designs. They provide input to design, manufacturing processes, and manufacturing technologies to meet cost and schedule targets. The role also involves developing work statements and sequencing of events to support delivery commitments, as well as assisting in the review, maintenance, and monitoring of internal documents. This position works under general supervision and requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to facilitate effective collaboration between manufacturing and design teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Review and analyze engineering change requests (ECRs) to determine their impact on manufacturing processes, tooling, and assembly.
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.

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
DailyPay (in some locations)

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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