JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Planner 4
LOCATION: Oklahoma City, OK
PAY RATE: $61.00/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (6 months with potential for extension)

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Shift: 1st shift, 7:00 AM 4:00 PM, with 9x80 work schedule.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Leads creation, revision, and approval of structural build plans, installation plans, sequences, and associated work instructions for structural modifications and assemblies.

Translates engineering drawings, modification packages, and design intent into producible manufacturing and installation processes.

Develops and maintains production process documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training packages, and assembly checklists.

Evaluates manufacturing methods and processes for structures including forming, machining, heat treatment, fastening, composite layup or repair, and jigging or fixturing.

Performs producibility and manufacturability reviews and drives design-for-manufacturing recommendations with engineering and design teams.

Leads EBOM to MBOM reconciliation activities for structural assemblies and ensures configuration integrity between engineering and production documentation.

Authors and validates installation work instructions, tooling specifications, and process control documents consistent with company and customer standards.

Conducts data analysis including production metrics, NCRs, and rework rates to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

Uses REDARS, GOLDesp, Microsoft Excel, CATIA, and model-based instructions for manufacturing planning and documentation.

Supports program-level manufacturing plans, schedule milestones, and deliverables, and provides regular status reports to program leadership.

Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-US equivalent directly related to the work statement.

5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

Experience in REDARS for structural and manufacturing documentation.

Experience in GOLDesp for supply chain and inventory management.

Experience with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Experience with CATIA for 3D modeling and design.

Experience with model-based instructions (MBI) for manufacturing planning.

Preferred: Ability to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems and develop solutions consistent with organization objectives.

Preferred: Expert-level proficiency in REDARS, GOLDesp, Microsoft Excel, CATIA, IVT, and model-based instructions.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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