Are you detail-oriented, highly organized, and skilled in production planning? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! As a Production Planner I, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing operations by developing and managing detailed work instructions that guide the production process. You will collaborate with engineering, quality control, and production teams to translate engineering designs into executable instructions within our Manufacturing Execution System (MES). This role is essential for maintaining production efficiency, ensuring product quality, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

Create and maintain detailed Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOM) for process plans and manufacturing orders, ensuring logical sequencing.Implement manufacturing part numbers from the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, aligning with design and production requirements.Update routings in the ERP system to reflect efficient and cost-effective production processes.Generate detailed process plans and work instructions in the MES to guide production activities.Handle production scheduling, work center scheduling, and manage in-process manufacturing ordersCollaborate with program management, design engineers, quality, and production teams to develop efficient and high-quality production methods.Research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy, and improve products to meet customer needs and market demands.Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.Maintain accurate records of production activities, including MBOMs, process plans, work instructions, and schedule changes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field of study and typically 0-2 years of relevant experienceA higher level degree may substitute for experienceRelated experience may be considered in lieu of required educationRelevant experience must be in a similar role or technical position such as structural or electrical/avionics technician or quality control inspectorExperience in performing or interpreting installations using engineering drawings, schematics, and/or technical documentationExperience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and interpretation or creation of work instructionsExposure to engineering design change control processesStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsExcellent communication and teamwork abilities

Qualifications We Prefer:

Experience with Program ManagementTechnical/Engineering degreeStrong understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) as it applies to Supplier ManagementExperience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and /or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) SystemsBackground in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US MilitaryFamiliarity in applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5Knowledge of industry standard design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing and production processesFamiliarity with work instruction/traveler developmentFamiliarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and practices.Participation in dispositions of Non-Conformance generation through a Material Review Board (MRB)Experience with new product introduction and transition to productionExposure to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systemsExperience with creating work instructions within a Manufacturing Execution SystemExperience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and/or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

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SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.