Manufacturing Planner

Aston Carter•Wichita, KS

5d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Planner develops and maintains safe, efficient, and highly organized manufacturing processes for complex aerospace components and assemblies. This role analyzes customer engineering data, manages product configurations, and creates detailed work instructions to support machining, fabrication, and assembly operations. The Manufacturing Planner collaborates closely with engineering, quality, production, and external vendors to support new product introductions, implement process improvements, and ensure accurate technical communication throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.

Requirements

At least 2 years of direct experience as an aerospace manufacturing engineer or manufacturing planner.
Strong knowledge of aerospace metal fabrication, machining, and assembly practices.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and multiple aerospace industry specifications and standards.
Thorough knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) practices.
Proficiency with MRP/ERP software systems; experience with Syteline MRP is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Access.
Experience in manufacturing engineering, including process planning and manufacturing process development.
Experience working with bills of materials (BOMs) in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with aerospace industry requirements and practices.

Nice To Haves

Some experience using CAD systems such as AutoCAD, DraftSight, CATIA, or similar tools.
Experience with Six Sigma or lean manufacturing initiatives.
Experience working within ERP-based manufacturing environments in aerospace or related industries.
High level of motivation, attention to detail, and strong team orientation.
Ability to meet frequent short timeline goals and manage tight deadlines effectively.
Self-starter with the ability to perform responsibilities with minimal direction.
Demonstrated dependability, including following instructions, responding to direction, and taking responsibility for actions.
Strong initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed, and working independently without prompting.
Ability to manage competing priorities, plan and organize work activities, and use time efficiently.
Interest in working with a Tier 1 aerospace supplier in a direct, long-term role.

Responsibilities

Develop and support safe work practices and environments in both the manufacturing shop and the office.
Analyze new and revised customer engineering data to manage and maintain accurate product configurations.
Support the New Product Introduction (NPI) process by actively participating in NPI and Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) teams.
Support product configuration control by participating in change board activities and ensuring proper documentation of changes.
Coordinate and resolve engineering data conflicts using customer web-based discrepancy reporting systems.
Print and assemble engineering data packages and provide them to Quality Assurance for control and release to the shop.
Generate detailed, step-by-step work instructions for manufacturing complex machined components and assemblies, with a strong emphasis on assembly practices.
Develop detailed requirements for outsourcing fabricated components and communicate them clearly to external vendors.
Coordinate machining sequences and raw material requirements with the N/C Programming Manager to ensure efficient workflow.
Create accurate bills of materials (BOMs) to support the acquisition of raw materials, fasteners, and related hardware such as rivets and bolts.
Coordinate requirements for shop and processing visual aids to support clear communication of work instructions.
Provide technical support to internal departments and external vendor bases to resolve manufacturing and process-related issues.
Support and participate in Six Sigma and lean events as directed to drive continuous improvement.
Identify, recommend, and implement process improvement tools and methods across manufacturing processes from raw material receipt through finished goods delivery.
Ensure appropriate and timely flow of technical information between internal stakeholders and external customers.
Perform shop liaison activities to support engineering changes in shop-released work instructions and ensure smooth implementation on the floor.