PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Planner 3, in Oklahoma City, OK. Job ID#212449
Job Description:
Seeking a broad range of experience levels including; Associate, Experienced and Senior Level Manufacturing Planners who will provide engineering support to the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP). This position will be physically located in Oklahoma City, OK.
Position Responsibilities:
This position will focus on working with the team to create, revise and review the build plans and installation plans for the B-52J Commercial Reengine Program.
• Possess experience and knowledge of manufacturing, methods, fabrication processes (e.g., forming, stamping, machining, heat treatment, machines/machine tools, cutting tools and fluids, instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems).
• Create work instructions for installing components, systems and other assemblies.
• Create, revise, and maintain production and manufacturing process documents and training materials.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with industry standards.
• Conduct routine data analysis to identify discrepancies and areas for improvement.
• Follow procedures, publication standards and government/customer specifications for authoring.
• Maintenance of data in Web based or on-line based tools.
• Work with the project team, subject matter experts, and use existing documentation to understand content need.
• Providing guidance and mentoring team during project execution.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision, positive demeanor and highest ethics.
• Proactively seek information and direction to complete the statement of work successfully. Meet assigned production schedules and deadlines.
• Perform detailed analysis and interpretation of source data (e.g. Engineering Drawings, Modifications) to understand the impact it should have on the product.
• Work collaboratively with multi-functional team. Must be willing to work flexible hours to collaborate with personnel around the world.
• Maintain awareness of AS9100 D quality management system and Ensure compliance with company quality management system requirements.
• Resolve technical problems of significant impact to performance, cost or schedule.
• Develop and maintain relationships / partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners to deploy collaborative plans and execute on projects.
• Good analytical approach for problem solving, driving the innovations with speed and agility.
Preferred Tools and Program Experience: GOLDesp, CATIAV5, IVT, PowerPoint, Manufacturing Readiness Assessments, Program Manufacturing Plan, EBOM/MBOM reconciliation, MANTIS, ADO, CMPRO
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
• One or more years working with aircraft wiring, structures, or systems installations and planning
Preferred Qualification (Desired Skills/Experience):
• 3 or more years of work experience in aircraft modifications
• Experience with producibility reviews
• Experience with installation work instructions
• Experience troubleshooting complex issues where the root cause may not be immediately clear
• Experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
Typical Education/Experience:
Experienced (Level 3)
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor+1 years' related work experience, 5 years' related work experience, etc.).
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.
“Exclusive Bonus Opportunity!
A limited time bonus program is currently available for this role. Speak with your recruiter today to determine eligibility before it's gone! Offer expires September 30th, 2025.”