Manufacturing Planner I

Knight Aerospace Products, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k)

PTO

Paid holidays

Additional company benefits

Job summary

Knight Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Planner I to join our team in San Antonio, TX. The role focuses on translating engineering designs into actionable manufacturing instructions and maintaining BOMs, job instructions, and production documentation for aerospace manufacturing.

The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with engineering drawings. Expect an on-site, full-time schedule with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or higher preferred or equivalent experience.
• Background in manufacturing is valued.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain comprehensive job instructions in the ERP system.
• Develop and maintain operation workflow sequencing of jobs.
• Develop a detailed Bill of Materials with precision.
• Analyze released BOMs to Production Control for stock verification.
• Provide updated BOMs to Purchasing.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of manufacturing docs.
• Collaborate with Production Control to optimize sequencing and requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering to align with technical drawings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

CETEC ERP

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher preferred

Tools

MS Project

CETEC ERP

Job description

Description

Join Knight Aerospace – Manufacturing Planner I

Knight Aerospace is looking for a Manufacturing Planner I to join our team in San Antonio, TX.

This role will support manufacturing operations by developing and maintaining manufacturing plans, BOMs, job instructions, work orders, and production documentation while collaborating closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.

Salary: $54,000 annually
Annual Bonus: 5% target
Location: San Antonio, TX
Schedule: Full-time, 100% on-site
Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, and additional company benefits

We’re looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with technical documentation, and ready to grow within an aerospace manufacturing environment.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Planner is responsible for serving as the bridge between engineering specifications and production execution. These will include translating complex engineering designs into actionable manufacturing instructions. The Manufacturing Planner will represent the Company and its values and will ensure that the expectations of the Company’s customers are exceeded

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

1. 1. Create and maintain comprehensive job instructions within the company enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
2. 2. Develop and maintain operation workflow sequencing of jobs
3. 3. Develop a detailed Bill of Materials (BOM) with precision and accuracy
4. 4. Analyzing released BOMs to Production Control for stock verification
5. 5. Provide updated BOMs to the Purchasing department
6. 6. Ensure consistency and accuracy of all manufacturing documentation
7. 7. Collaborate with Production Control to optimize manufacturing operation sequencing and requirements
8. 8. Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure manufacturing operations align with technical drawings

General Expectations

1. 1. Written and verbal communication skills.
2. 2. Analytical and problem-solving skills.
3. 3. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
4. 4. Demonstrate exceptional teamwork and collaboration
5. 5. Foster a productive and positive work environment
6. 6. Effectively promote company goals across departments
7. 7. Ability to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks, opportunities, and process improvements
8. 8. Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
9. 9. Preferred software knowledge: MS Excel, MS Word, and CETEC ERP
10. 10. MS Project experience is required
11. 11. Strong cognitive abilities and attention to detail
12. 12. Advanced data analysis skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and report information

Qualifications

1. 1. High school diploma or GED (required)
2. 2. An associate degree or higher, or an equivalent certification with relevant experience, is preferred
3. 3. A background in manufacturing is highly valued

Work Environment Requirements

1. 1. Full-Time Position.
2. 2. Comfortable in a dynamic manufacturing environment
3. 3. Willing to adapt to changing workplace needs

4. May be exposed to dust, noise, and other conditions typical of a manufacturing and warehouse environment.

5. May be required to move between office, production, and warehouse areas as necessary to perform job responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

1. 1. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
2. 2. Ability to move throughout office, production, and warehouse areas for extended periods as required by job duties.
3. 3. Ability to perform repetitive computer and desk-related tasks for extended periods.
4. 4. Ability to reach, bend, and perform routine movements associated with the position.