Manufacturing Planner 4

PDS Defense, Inc.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Everett, WA is seeking a Manufacturing Planner 4 to lead manufacturing plans, BOMs, and work instructions to define as-built configuration. You will develop concepts, plan manufacturing strategies, and prepare build analyses and cost estimates.

You will lead supplier integration and tooling management through design to end-of-use disposition. Minimum 1+ year in manufacturing, ability to read drawings, and 6+ years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plans and leads department/organization processes for developing, implementing and maintaining manufacturing plans, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Develops and plans manufacturing concepts and strategies to support business objectives.
• Prepares build analyses and cost estimate reports.
• Leads integration of complex suppliers, processes, materials, data and technology to meet manufacturing and delivery requirements.
• Develops complex tooling requirements based on manufacturing and engineering requirements.
• Manages tooling from initial design to end of use disposition.
• Leads investigation and resolution of complex or systemic manufacturing related issues.
• Leads teams performing producibility assessments of design concepts.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Manufacturing experience

Tools

PDM

CAPP

Job description

Engineering

Manufacturing Planner 4 Everett, WA Posted: 6/29/2026

Position Type: Associate - W2

Duration: 26

Shift: 1

Positions Available: 13

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Planner 4, in Everett, WA.

Job Description

Plans and leads department/organization processes for developing, implementing and maintaining various manufacturing plans, Bill of Materials, work instructions and illustrations to define and document as-built configuration.

Develops and plans manufacturing concepts and strategies to support business objectives.

Prepares build analyses and cost estimate reports.

Leads integration of complex suppliers, processes, materials, data and technology to meet manufacturing and delivery requirements.

Participates in source selection to ensure manufacturing requirements are met.

Develops complex tooling requirements based on manufacturing and engineering requirements.

Manages tooling from initial design to end of use disposition.

Leads investigation and resolution of complex or systemic manufacturing related issues.

Leads teams performing producibility assessments of design concepts.

Supports enterprise level benchmarking to incorporate best practices.

Leads development of complex work statements and sequencing of events to support delivery commitments.

Develops scheduling templates for use by others.

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

Develops and documents new job practices, techniques and standards.

Works under minimal direction.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience)

1 or more years experience in a manufacturing production environment.

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

6 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

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

Benefits offered to vary by the contract.

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.

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• 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