Pre-Production Manufacturing Planner

TTM • Santa Ana, CA

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About The Position

TTM Technologies is hiring a Pre-Production Manufacturing Planner. The role plans and releases shop travelers and tooling instructions for remakes, repeats, re-panelizations, and repeats with changes. It requires basic knowledge of planning procedures, Microsoft Office software, customer requirements and specifications, and industry standards. This is not a Production Control, Scheduler, or Developer position.

The planner releases manufacturing instructions for tooling generation and checks purchase orders, travelers, prints, and drawings to ensure job instructions, manufacturing process steps and sequences, and board and panel quantities are accurate. The role also implements Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) by updating shop travelers and preparing instructions for CAM and other departments.

The position is based in a fast-paced open-office environment with surrounding noise and frequent interruptions. The employee works at a desktop for most of the shift, interfaces with video display terminals, and may need to walk and lift up to 30 pounds. Occasional overtime may be required. First- and second-shift schedules are available, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• PCB Planning experience is required.
• Basic knowledge of planning procedures, Microsoft Office software, customer requirements and specifications, and industry standards.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in spoken, read, and written English.
• Basic mathematical and reasoning ability.
• Very good concentration and ability to remain focused despite minor interruptions.
• Ability to work at a desktop environment for the majority of the shift.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds.
• High school diploma or GED desired, or at least 5 years of work experience in lieu of the educational requirement.

Responsibilities

• Quickly and accurately release manufacturing instructions to CAM, Artwork, Drill, and Electrical Test Departments for tooling generation when required.
• Read, understand, and interpret purchase orders, travelers, prints, and drawings to verify that generated instructions and travelers are accurate for each job.
• Verify that released travelers accurately represent current manufacturing process steps and sequences, and that board and panel quantities are accurate.
• Implement Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) by making required updates and changes to shop travelers and creating instructions for CAM and other departments.
• Perform other department- or company-related tasks at the direction of the department supervisor.
• Comply with TTM export control policies and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Accident benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays
• An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment.
• Alternative-shift positions may be eligible for a shift premium based on assigned shift and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED