Manufacturing Planner 3

CTS International; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 68,880,000 - 82,656,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS International is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician based in Seattle, Washington. This position plays a critical role in supporting the manufacturing engineering team by reviewing engineering drawings and coordinating with design engineers. You'll identify tooling requirements and assist in resolving manufacturing-related issues.

The ideal candidate will have an AA degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. This position offers a contract duration of 12+ months with possibilities for extension or full-time opportunities. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze engineering change requests to determine their impact on manufacturing.
• Coordinate with design and service bulletin engineers to clarify technical details.
• Participate in change board meetings to present findings and recommendations.
• Identify tooling requirements and initiate tooling orders.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to manufacturing issues.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Engineering drawings

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

AA degree in related discipline

Job description

Seattle, Washington 12+ months Up to $52.00/Hour Contract Shift‑1

Overview

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.

12+ months — possible extension and possible FTE opportunity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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