JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Planner 2
LOCATION: Huntsville, AL
PAY RATE: $41.25/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 (12 months with potential for extension)
Clearance: Secret clearance (required after start)
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.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. person 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:
Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and production planning
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering teams to review build flows and ensure producibility
Create and maintain manufacturing work instructions
Identify and resolve manufacturing issues to improve:
Product quality
Production efficiency
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to:
Reduce waste
Improve cycle times
Enhance overall manufacturing performance
Ensure compliance with:
Safety standards
Quality standards
Regulatory requirements
Requirements:
Secret clearance (required after start)
3+ years of experience in manufacturing planning and production support
Experience with:
CAD software
Manufacturing simulation tools
Strong skills in:
Problem-solving
Communication
Project management
Ability to:
Read and interpret engineering drawings
Follow and enforce standardized manufacturing processes
Work with work instructions and process procedures
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
STEM-focused Associate’s degree
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including presenting technical concepts to diverse audiences
Competency in:
Model-Based Design
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
MESci or similar manufacturing systems
Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems (e.g., CompassContract)
Experience with:
CAD software suites
Windchill or similar engineering data management systems
Siemens Teamcenter
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. 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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