• Manufacturing Planner

    PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. (Huntsville, AL)


    Now Hiring: Manufacturing Planner III | Shape the Future of Aerospace Manufacturing with PDS Tech Commercial

     

    Join the Mission. Support the Build. Deliver Innovation.

     

    PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a **global aerospace leader** to find a skilled **Manufacturing$41.9 Planner** to join their high-performance team at an advanced manufacturing facility. This is your chance to contribute to cutting-edge aircraft production processes that are shaping the skies of tomorrow.

     

    Located **onsite** at our partner’s **state-of-the-art facility** this is a **full-time opportunity** with **2 shift** options, a **4x10 schedule (Monday–Thursday)** , and the potential for **overtime** .

     

    Your Impact: Keeping Aerospace Assembly on Track,

     

    As a **Manufacturing Planner** , you’ll play a pivotal role in defining and documenting how aircraft parts and assemblies come together—translating engineering concepts into real-world production. Your efforts ensure every component is built precisely, efficiently, and in line with delivery commitments.

    Key Responsibilities: What You’ll Do Day-to-Day

    + Develop and maintain **manufacturing plans** , **Bill of Materials (BOMs)** , **work instructions** , and **illustrations** to reflect as-built configurations.

    + Assist with **supplier integration** to ensure manufacturing requirements and quality standards are met.

    + Identify **tooling needs** , initiate tooling orders, and assist in dispositioning tooling for production.

    + Investigate and resolve **manufacturing issues** of limited scope with engineering and production teams.

    + Conduct **reproducibility assessments** and provide feedback to improve **design and manufacturability** .

    + Support development of **work statements and production sequencing** to meet project schedules.

    + Maintain and monitor **internal documentation** for accuracy and compliance with company standards.

    + Collaborate across departments to support continuous improvement in **cost** , **quality** , and **delivery** .

     

    Qualifications – What You Bring

    _Basic Requirements:_

    + **4+ years** of experience in manufacturing planning and production support

    + Proficiency in **CAD software** and **manufacturing simulation tools**

    + Strong skills in reading/interpreting **engineering drawings** , **process procedures** , and **standardized work instructions**

    + Strong **problem-solving** , **project management** , and **communication** skills

    + **Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.**

    _Preferred Experience:_

    + Associate’s degree in a **STEM** field

    + Experience with **Model-Based Design** , **Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing**

    + Proficiency in **MESci** , **Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems** (e.g., CompassContract)

    + Familiarity with **Windchill** or other engineering databases

    + Demonstrated ability to **collaborate across teams** and communicate technical concepts effectively

     

    Ready to Build What’s Next?

     

    Take your place in the future of aerospace manufacturing. If you're detail-oriented, process-driven, and thrive in fast-paced technical environments, we want to hear from you!

     

    **Pay Details:** $41.91 per hour

     

    Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

     

    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy

    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

    + The California Fair Chance Act

    + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

    **Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.