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Manufacturing Planner 4

PDS Defense • Huntsville, AL • 5h ago

Engineering

Manufacturing Planner 4 Huntsville, AL Posted: 4/14/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

216693

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

12 mo

Shift:

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.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

Secret

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

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

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