Planner-Industrial & Mechanical

PLANNER - DIRECT HIRE

SALARY NEGOTIABLE

Objective:

To convert customer requirements (output of the estimating process) into high quality, actionable product realization plans for production with the goal to meet company metrics.

Responsibilities:

 Ability to plan jobs of varying degrees of complexity across one or more manufacturing divisions (aerospace, commercial and/or machining) as follows:  

·       Developing manufacturing approach, including manufacturing aids (jigs, fixtures, templates, tooling, etc.) by working with more senior planners, estimators, production consultants/experts, QA personnel, customer, etc., and utilizing all available planning tools that produces a finished product that meets/exceeds customer requirements and within the budgets established by the estimators.

·       Developing material needs of job (selection of material types, sources, processing, budgets, etc.) by working with estimators, more senior planners, production consultants/experts, customer, etc. that meets/exceeds customer requirements and within the budgets established by the estimators.

·       Developing required shop documentation/work packages, technical drawings, job instructions, and quality documentation needed for job by working with CAD specialists/designers (as required), estimators, more senior planners, production consultants/experts, customer, etc.

·       Conducting briefings with all interested parties (management, production resources, QA personnel, customer, etc.) to keep them informed of progress on plans and answer questions relating thereto. 

·       Assisting QA personnel with final compliance reviews as requested (by covering BFDI highlights of job with QA inspector to facilitate more thorough, timely final inspections).

·       Performing lookback analysis of suitability of finished product to assess effectiveness of their plans.  Ensure future plans incorporate positive practices and lessons learned from previous efforts as needed.

Other Duties:

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties and responsibilities that are required of this position.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be created at any time as determined by the company.

·       Ability to effectively plan and organize workload to accomplish goals.

·       Ability to initiate projects, anticipate changes, set new priorities, follow through and meet deadlines.

·       Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

·       Knowledge of basic material characteristics as it pertains to fabrication and machining.

·       Knowledge of equipment capabilities and selection.

·       Ability to research through the Internet and various other sources to identify suppliers and products.

·       Knowledge of other processes (coating, plating, heat treating, sandblasting, load testing).

·       Ability to undertake additional responsibilities at the discretion of the Planning Manager or other senior leadership.

Inspection Skills:

·    Ability to use basic inspection tools.   

·    Ability to find defects.

·    Ability to perform inspections and fill out/review inspection logs.  

Abilities:

·       Basic knowledge of mathematics, including use of fractions.

·       Basic understanding of computers (Microsoft Office, e-mail) and handheld calculators.

·       Ability to read simple blueprints.

·       Ability to use basic inspection tools.

·       Basic proficiency in hand drawing/drafting and CAD software systems.

·       Ability to effectively plan and organize workload to accomplish goals.

·       Ability to research through the internet and various other sources to identify suppliers and products.

·       Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

·       Ability to cooperate, work and communicate with co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, and outside contacts.

·       Ability to initiate projects, anticipate changes, set new priorities, follow thru and meet deadlines.

·       Ability to converse and understand terminology related to the metal fabrication and machining business.

·       Ability to make sound and proper decisions by drawing on professional expertise.

Physical Characteristics:

·       Able to lift 5 – 20 lbs.

·       Able to sit or stand on feet for most of shift.

·       Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

·       Must be able to view work on shop floor from time to time <20%.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

·       High school diploma required.

·       6 months experience (or internship/co-op) required in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the metal fabrication industry.

·       Associate degree in a related course of study preferred (industrial, mechanical, CAD, etc.) or technical degree in a related manufacturing field.

 Supervisory Responsibility:

 This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

 Work Location:

 Office and production environment with 100% of time expected to be worked on-site.

 Travel:

 Travel is not a recurring condition of this position.  Overnight travel <5%

 Environmental Conditions:

        Subject to environmental conditions. The facility provides protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. No protections from weather when walking between buildings.

·       May be subject to noise while in the shop. There is enough noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.