Engineering Planner

Ducommun•Parsons, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Planner is responsible for generating and maintaining production planning to support manufacturing efforts. Compiles and maintains control records and related files to release engineering drawings, specifications, mylars and other engineering documents to manufacturing and other operation departments. Who are we? Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed. Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications. Our Facility in Parsons, Ks manufactures precision parts for passenger and military aircraft. Travelers around the world count on our employees for their commitment to quality.

Requirements

Knowledge of aerospace company specifications and practices
Ability to manage numerous projects and meet deadlines
Strong analytical and communication skills and detail oriented
Overtime as needed to support manufacturing
Read and understand internal procedures and policies
Understand and follow through on both verbal and written instructions
High School Diploma; up to 3 years related experience in job function and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mylars and customer specifications

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication, machining, forming and welding, preferred
Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six-Sigma, Continuous Improvement knowledge/experience preferred
Three years’ experience as Engineering/Production Planner, preferred
Technical writing skills preferred
Computer experience: Microsoft Office, BaaN

Responsibilities

Generates and maintains production work order routings/planning to support customer requirements and delivery schedule.
Create rework planning for parts or tools as required.
Reviews customer-engineering changes.
Reviews customer purchase order requirements and changes.
Support manufacturing and other departments as an internal customer.
Coordinates engineering efforts within the department.
Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
Posts changes to computerized or manual control records, releases documents, and notifies affected departments
Ensures that documents in use are updated to the latest configuration.
Orders replacement documents as required.
Tracks engineering changes.
Confers with document originators or engineering liaison personnel to resolve discrepancies and compiles required changes to documents.
Maintains engineering related files.
Operates reproduction equipment.
Prepares requests for reproduction of documents.
Other duties as assigned.