Manufacturing Operations Planner

Job Title: Manufacturing Operations Planner

Location: Amarillo, TX

Job Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Contract

Pay Rate: $25.00 to $42.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Hours: 6:00 AM to 4:30 PMYour Impact As aManufacturing Operations Planner, you'll play a key role in developing the processes used to assemble aircraft products at the Amarillo Assembly Center. You'll take released engineering information and translate it into actionable manufacturing plans, includingwork instructions, tooling requirements, production changes, and build sequences. You'll also partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other production teams to solve problems, improve processes, and ensure the factory floor has accurate information when it's needed most.

What You'll Be Doing: Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Incorporating engineering changes using established systems, policies, and procedures while coordinating updates with Change Management and Manufacturing customers. UtilizingCAD systemsto analyze tooling requirements and participate in tooling design and evaluation for aircraft assemblies. Providing timely support to the factory floor to ensure accurate changes are incorporated into released production orders. Reconciling the Engineering Bill of Material (BOM)with the Manufacturing Bill of Materialto ensure proper material consumption and resolve discrepancies. Partnering with Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering teams to developefficient, repeatable build sequencesfor major assemblies. Applying your understanding of aircraft assembly processes and tooling index requirements. Providing responsive liaison support directly to manufacturing operations. Troubleshooting routine production challenges involving redline support, tooling, and manufacturing processes. Supportingroot cause corrective actionsto address manufacturing issues and prevent recurrence. Identifying opportunities for tooling and process improvements that enhance manufacturing operations. Helping ensure engineering requirements are successfully translated into practical, repeatable production processes.

Required Qualifications: We're looking for candidates who bring:3 to 5 years of experiencein Production Planning, Manufacturing Planning, or a closely related area. Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production planning principles. Understanding of tooling methodologies and assembly processes. Ability to effectively interpret and interrogateblueprints and Digital Product Definition, including CAD and GD&T.Experience working with manufacturing or ERP systems. Ability to collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, and production teams. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to support manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment.

Preferred Qualifications: You'll stand out with: Anundergraduate degree in a relevant discipline .Previous experience withaircraft assembly or aviation manufacturing .Experience using3DX (Dassault), PEO (SAP), and SAP .MRB experience .Experience supporting root cause corrective actions and manufacturing process improvements. Familiarity with tooling design, evaluation, and requirements for aircraft manufacturing.

Why Join Us? AtPDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with opportunities to contribute to some of the most exciting work happening across the aviation industry. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to: Make a direct impact on aircraft productionby turning engineering designs into executable manufacturing plans. Earn a competitive$25.00 to $42.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. Gain valuable experience through a12-month, full-time contract .Work alongside talented professionals across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Industrial Engineering. Expand your experience with sophisticatedERP, CAD, digital product definition, and aviation manufacturing systems .Build your expertise in aircraft assembly, tooling, production planning, and continuous improvement. Join a collaborative environment whereproblem-solving, teamwork, precision, and new ideas are valued .Ready to Help Build What Takes Flight? Your planning expertise can make the difference between an engineering concept and an aircraft ready for production. If you're ready to bring yourmanufacturing knowledge, technical skills, and problem-solving mindsetto a role where your work has a visible impact on the factory floor, PDS Tech Commercial wants to hear from you. This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $25.00 to $42.00 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 Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacyThe California Fair Chance ActLos 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.