• Manufacturing Planner 3

    PDS Defense (Huntsville, AL)


    Engineering

    **Manufacturing Planner 3** Huntsville, AL Posted: 10/3/2025

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    213339

    Job Category:

    Engineering

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Duration:

    52

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Planner 3, in Huntsville, AL. Job ID#213339

     

    Develops, implements and maintains various manufacturing plans, Bill of Materials, work instructions and illustrations to define and document as-built configuration. Assists with development and integration of suppliers, processes, materials, data and technology to meet manufacturing and delivery requirements. Assists in reviewing supplier data to ensure manufacturing related requirements are met. Identifies tooling requirements and initiates tooling orders based on manufacturing and engineering requirements. Assists in tooling dispositions. Investigates and resolves manufacturing related issues of limited scope. Assists with reproducibility assessments for part or product designs. Assists in providing input to design, manufacturing processes and manufacturing technologies to meet cost and schedules. Develops work statements and sequencing of events to support delivery commitments. Assists in the review, maintenance and monitoring of internal documents. Works under general supervision.

    Job Description

    Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

    4+ Years experience in manufacturing planning & production support

     

    Experience in CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools

     

    Experience reading, interpreting, and enforcing standardized manufacturing processes, work instructions, and engineering drawing and process procedures

     

    Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills

    Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

    STEM focused Associate's degree

     

    Experience in Model-Based Design

     

    Experience in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

    Experience in MESci or similar Manufacturing system

    Experience in Material Resource Planning (MRP) Systems (eg. CompassContract)

     

    Experience in CAD software suites

     

    Experience in Windchill or similar engineering management databases

     

    Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to various audiences

    Typical Education/Experience:

    AA degree in related discipline and typically 1 or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

     

    Level 3: 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

     

    This is for A and B shift (1st and 2nd) (The manager has a second opening for a level two - the shift time will coordinate with the candidate selected on the other opening)

     

    A Shift - Start 6am (10 Hour Shift)

    B Shift - Start 4pm (10 Hour Shift)

    B shift worker will start out training during A shift then move to B shift once training has been completed.

     

    Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

    Job Requirements

    Minimum Security Clearance:

    Secret

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

     

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    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

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled