Senior Manufacturing Process Planner & Estimator

Astrion; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Manufacturing Process Planner Estimator to support the METTS III contract at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on developing manufacturing plans, estimates, and process documentation for prototype and production hardware. U.S.

Citizenship is required, and NASA medical screenings are part of the employment process. The position involves working with multidisciplinary teams in an environmentally controlled shop and may include occasional

Qualifications

• Formal training in machine shop practices and basic computer skills.
• Minimum of 10 years of machine shop experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of blueprint reading, machining processes, and fabrication methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and document manufacturing processes for support and customer organizations.
• Develop detailed process plans, estimates, pricing, and schedules for complex, non-routine parts and equipment.
• Interpret and translate work orders, engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, specifications, and sample parts that may lack complete dimensions, tolerances, or fit and finish details.
• Plan sequences of operations requiring original or innovative setups, attachments, tooling, and machining techniques.
• Estimate manpower, materials, tooling, and machine requirements based on current shop capabilities.
• Outline machining processes involving unusual or compound angles and complex geometries.
• Apply advanced shop mathematics, including geometric and trigonometric formulas, to compute compound angles, angular indexing, hole patterns, pitch lead, and pitch diameters.
• Collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and manufacturing personnel during work order development and process preparation.
• Recommend and implement methods and procedures that improve efficiency, reduce costs, enhance dimensional accuracy, and optimize machine time.
• Perform fabrication or assembly labor when required to support production activities#CJ

Skills

Machine shop exp

Blueprint reading

Machining processes

Education

Vocational/Technical/Military training

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Manufacturing Process Planner Estimator to support the METTS III contract at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on developing manufacturing plans, estimates, and process documentation for prototype and production hardware. U.S.

Citizenship is required, and NASA medical screenings are part of the employment process. The position involves working with multidisciplinary teams in an environmentally controlled shop and may include occasional