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Manufacturing Planner 4

PDS Defense Inc.

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Huntsville, AL
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PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Planner 4, in Huntsville, AL Job ID#216693

Job Description:

Plans and leads department/organization processes for developing, implementing and maintaining various manufacturing plans, Bill of Materials, work instructions and illustrations to define and document as-built configuration. Develops and plans manufacturing concepts and strategies to support business objectives. Prepares build analyses and cost estimate reports. Leads integration of complex suppliers, processes, materials, data and technology to meet manufacturing and delivery requirements. Participates in source selection to ensure manufacturing requirements are met. Develops complex tooling requirements based on manufacturing and engineering requirements. Manages tooling from initial design to end of use disposition. Leads investigation and resolution of complex or systemic manufacturing related issues. Leads teams performing producibility assessments of design concepts. Supports enterprise level benchmarking to incorporate best practices. Leads development of complex work statements and sequencing of events to support delivery commitments. Develops scheduling templates for use by others. Drafts, updates and reviews processes and procedures to support business and regulatory agency requirements. Develops and documents new job practices, techniques and standards. Works under minimal direction.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and planning.
  • Collaborate with the manufacturing engineering team to review manufacturing build flows for planning producibility.
  • Create and maintain manufacturing work instructions.
  • Identify and resolve manufacturing issues to improve product quality and production efficiency.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve cycle times, and enhance overall manufacturing performance.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.


Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • 8+ Experience in manufacturing planning & production support
  • Experience in CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
  • Experience reading, interpreting, and enforcing standardized manufacturing processes, work instructions, and engineering drawing and process procedures


Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • STEM focused Associates degree
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Competent in Model-Based Design
  • Competent in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  • Competent in MESci or similar Manufacturing system
  • Competent in Material Resource Planning (MRP) Systems (eg. CompassContract)
  • Experience in CAD software suites
  • Experience in Windchill or similar engineering management databases
  • Experience with Siemens Teamcenter


Education / Experience:
  • AA degree in related discipline and typically 6 or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


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.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.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
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About Us
PDS Defense offers talent acquisition and SOW/Engineering solutions in the aerospace, defense, machinery, communications, energy, technology, and service industries. We’re focused on developing strong, lasting relationships with our customers to deliver creative and comprehensive solutions that support their talent acquisition strategies. Our flexible business model allows us to provide not only solutions for contract and direct opportunities, but also offload engineering design services, SOW projects, and more. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms, PDS Defense ensures fulfillment of your human capital needs by delivering quality talent in minimal time. We also have one of the best records for contractor longevity among staffing agencies. That translates into more stable workforces, smoother operations, and better results for our customers. If you’re looking for a talent acquisition partner that is as focused on your success as you are, PDS Defense is the answer.
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