Manufacturing Planner 5

PDS Defense, Inc.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Everett, WA seeks a Manufacturing Planner 5 with experience in manufacturing planning and tooling management. This role supports strategic initiatives and leads cross-functional teams to improve producibility and delivery performance.

The position requires reading engineering drawings, 9+ years of related experience, and familiarity with PDM/CAPP systems. Military-connected talent encouraged to apply and security clearance is not required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plans and leads teams supporting manufacturing initiatives.
• Analyzes new technologies to improve manufacturing processes.
• Leads integration of suppliers, processes, data and technology to meet requirements.
• Develops tooling requirements aligned with strategic initiatives.
• Establishes processes for managing tooling from design to end of use.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Reading drawings

Technical interpretation

Education

AA degree

Tools

PDM

CAPP

Job description

Engineering

Manufacturing Planner 5 Everett, WA Posted: 6/29/2026

Job ID#:

218765

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

26

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

5

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Planner 5, in Everett, WA. Job ID#218765

Pay Rate: $59 $64/hr

Job Description

Plans and leads teams that support implementation of strategic business initiatives and manufacturing and tooling enhancements.

Analyzes new technologies, concepts and processes that simplify and improve manufacturing processes.

Supports benchmarking of industry to determine best practices.

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

Participates in source selection to ensure manufacturing requirements are met.

Develops unique and innovative tooling requirements in alignment with strategic initiatives.

Establishes processes for managing tooling from initial design to end of use disposition.

Leads investigations of critical manufacturing related issues.

Develops and implements solutions involving a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

Supports benchmarking of advanced applications and methodologies to support producibility improvements.

Researches and develops unique and innovative manufacturing concepts.

Influences the design to ensure efficient manufacturing and optimum value.

Presents business case/trade study recommendations to leadership for review.

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

Performs high level analysis of schedule and work statement processes to identify and mitigate manufacturing risks.

Researches, develops and implements of new manufacturing processes to support long-range goals and strategic initiatives.

Works under consultative 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.

9 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)

Education / Experience:

AA degree in related discipline and typically 9 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, and 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

• 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

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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: