Planner Programmer

Crane Aerospace & Electronics; Washington; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, WA is seeking a Planner Programmer to translate CAD/CAM outputs into precise machine programs and production routings. The role focuses on creating work instructions, validating CAD data, and guiding jobs from design release through production.

Responsibilities include developing process plans, maintaining Oracle routings, and collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering to support accurate labor estimates and engineering changes in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years in assembly or fabrication.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) in a manufacturing environment.
• Skills/Abilities: Ability to visualize the manufacturing process and sequence of operations.
• Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information; US Persons only; ITAR.

Responsibilities

• Provide precise written documents to organize and direct production from design release through shipment.
• Understand CAD file outputs from Crane design packages; verify and resolve errors with Design and Manufacturing Engineering as required.
• Use CAM software to create or modify machine programs for NC equipment.
• Develop and write process planning, including operation sequences, parts lists, tooling, inspection points, and labor targets.
• Revise process planning with engineering changes and coordinate with quality control, manufacturing, production and material control.
• Plan and write new/revised work orders for tooling to support production.
• Create and maintain Oracle routings per Crane procedures.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering to develop labor estimates.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineering in writing and reviewing engineering changes.

Skills

Visualize manufacturing process

Interpret engineering drawings

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years related experience/training

Tools

Oracle ERP

CAD software

Job description

**Crane Aerospace and Electronics** has an exciting opportunity for a **Planner Programmer** at our **Lynnwood, WA** location. _This is an on-site position._

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA's New Horizons spacecraft. You'll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

The Planner Programmer utilizes design engineering outputs (drawings, parts lists and CAD files) to create machine programs, work instructions and Oracle routers for the manufacturing shops utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) systems. The Planner Programmer also resolves data and design errors prior to sending the jobs into production.

Essential Functions:

• Provide precise and accurate written documents that will effectively organize and direct the production process from design release through point of shipment
• Understand the basic CAD (Computer Aided Design) file outputs from all Crane Aerospace & Electronics design packages and practices
• Verify that CAD file output is correct and resolve errors with the Design activity and Manufacturing Engineering as required
• Use Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software to create new and modify existing machine programs to control the Numerically Controlled (NC) equipment
• Develop appropriate work instructions for manufacturing
• Develop and write assigned process planning, involving specifying and describing operation sequences, indentured parts lists, quantities required, tooling requirements, inspection points, test requirements, equipment to be used, responsible shops, labor hour targets, routine, and all other relevant processing, movement and storage information
• Revise process planning in accordance with engineering changes and coordinate implementation with quality control, manufacturing, production and material control considering urgency, extent of changes, status of orders, and parts in stores
• Plan and write new and revised work orders for tooling, typically of relatively standard design, to support production
• Create and maintain Oracle routings in accordance with established Crane Aerospace & Electronics procedures
• Support Manufacturing Engineering to develop labor estimates
• Assist Manufacturing Engineering in writing and reviewing engineering changes

Non-Essential Functions:

• Provide instruction and training of Planner/Programmer skills to others as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience : 2+ years in assembly or fabrication
• Knowledge: Familiarity with using ERP systems (Oracle preferred) in a manufacturing environment, understanding of CAD software in a production setting.
• Skills/Abilities: Ability to visualize the manufacturing process and the sequence of operations required to produce the product; Ability to thoroughly analyze and interpret engineering drawings, parts lists and all other specs relevant to planning
• Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Eligibility Requirement: _This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)._

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary
• Standing: up to 100% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Sitting: up to 100% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 25 pounds
• Mental/Visual: use of computer
• Workspace: work bench

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronic