Manufacturing Planner

Aerospace Production & Build Planning

Puyallup, WA

$40.02 - $48.88/Hour

U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law

We are hiring a Manufacturing Planner to support commercial aerospace production and build planning activities. This role focuses on manufacturing planning, bill of materials (BOM) management, work instructions, tooling coordination, supplier integration, and production process improvement to ensure quality, cost, and delivery objectives are achieved within a dynamic aircraft manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing plans, Bills of Materials (BOMs), work instructions, and manufacturing illustrations to document and support as-built product configurations.
• Create manufacturing concepts, strategies, and production plans that support program objectives, cost targets, and delivery schedules.
• Integrate suppliers, manufacturing processes, materials, data, and technology to meet production and delivery requirements.
• Review and approve supplier documentation to ensure compliance with manufacturing requirements and specifications.
• Develop tooling requirements based on engineering and manufacturing needs.
• Manage tooling throughout its lifecycle, from initial design through disposition.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve manufacturing-related issues affecting production performance.
• Perform producibility assessments on parts, assemblies, and product designs.
• Provide manufacturing and producibility input to engineering teams to improve design efficiency, manufacturability, cost, and schedule performance.
• Develop integrated work statements and production sequencing plans to support delivery commitments.
• Draft, update, and review manufacturing processes, procedures, and documentation to support regulatory and business requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance manufacturing quality, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Work under general supervision while supporting cross-functional manufacturing and production teams.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree and typically 3+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (Bachelor’s degree with 1+ year of experience, or 5+ years of related experience).
• Minimum 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience supporting manufacturing planning, production operations, process development, or related manufacturing functions.
• Knowledge of Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and production planning principles.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers.
• Ability and willingness to work 2nd shift.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting aerospace, aviation, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience working with sheet metal manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting machining operations and machining-related production planning activities.
• Familiarity with tooling development, producibility assessments, and manufacturing process improvement initiatives.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

What to Expect

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallspans of organizations with low turnover.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

Resources

• To apply, send a resume to: resumesmoseleytechnical.com
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• For more information about Moseley, visit: About Us

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of “World Class Service. World Class Company.”