Manufacturing Planner (Apprentice program)

Boeing; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Paid and unpaid time away from work

Job summary

Boeing-Wichita is offering an entry-level Manufacturing Planner development program that rotates to learn planning processes and how plans support production. The program prepares you to interpret engineering requirements, prepare work instructions, coordinate with teams, and resolve planning issues.

Ideal candidates have basic computer skills, attention to detail, and strong teamwork mindset, with a path toward a permanent manufacturing planning role in a unionized environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in manufacturing, engineering, or production planning.
• Willingness to learn company planning tools and systems.
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain accuracy.
• Effective communication and teamwork in a cross-functional setting.
• Organize tasks, manage priorities, and ask clarifying questions.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through planning groups to learn product and process responsibilities.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications to understand requirements.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing plans and work instructions.
• Sequence work, identify tools/materials, and support production readiness.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Research and resolve plan discrepancies and process concerns.
• Update planning documents and systems per procedures.
• Participate in training, coaching, and development activities.
• Support continuous improvement focused on safety, quality, and clear instructions.

Skills

Manufacturing interest

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Task organization & prioritization

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Industrial/manufacturing coursework or internship

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Enterprise planning systems

Job description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions. Boeing-Wichita is seeking entry-level Manufacturing Planners to join a 2-year structured, hands-on development program that will transition into a permanent assignment. The selected candidate will rotate through planning groups to learn how manufacturing plans are developed, maintained, and used to support production. With guidance from experienced planners and other subject matter experts, you’ll build foundational skills in interpreting engineering requirements, preparing work instructions, coordinating with production teams, and resolving planning issues. This role is designed for someone who is curious, organized, and eager to grow into a manufacturing planning career.

What You’ll Learn and Do

• Rotate through assigned planning groups to learn different products, processes, and planning responsibilities.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and other technical information to understand manufacturing requirements.
• Help develop and maintain manufacturing plans, work instructions, and related documentation.
• Learn how to sequence work, identify required tools and materials, and support production readiness.
• Work with manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and other teams to address questions and production issues.
• Assist with researching and resolving plan discrepancies, incomplete information, and process concerns.
• Update planning documents and systems accurately, following applicable procedures and requirements.
• Participate in training, coaching, and development activities, and apply feedback to build planning skills.
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and clear work instructions.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Strong interest in manufacturing, engineering, production planning, or a related field.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn company systems and planning tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to organize tasks, manage priorities, and ask questions when requirements are unclear.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Associate degree, technical certificate, vocational training, or college coursework in manufacturing, engineering technology, industrial technology, or a related area.
• Internship, co-op, military, or work experience in manufacturing, maintenance, production, or a technical environment.
• Experience reading technical documents, drawings, or work instructions.
• Familiarity with spreadsheets, databases, or enterprise planning systems.

Union

This is a union-represented position.

Drug Free Workplace

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Variable compensation opportunities
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• A number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $50,500 - $76,750

Kansas Tax Credit

Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.

Export Control Requirements

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.