Manufacturing Planner
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Planner to join our dynamic aerospace team at TJ Aerospace Inc. We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in manufacturing planning within the aerospace or defense sector, along with a solid understanding of material planning, lead times, and capacity management. This role is critical in supporting on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and compliance with industry quality and safety standards.
As a Manufacture Planner, you will work under the Supply Chain department to interpret customers’ requirements from technical data provided. You will use the customer’s blueprints, CAD models, BOM/Parts List, Quality clauses, and purchase order to develop, coordinate, and monitor detailed production plans to ensure the efficient manufacturing of aerospace components and assemblies. This job will require you to work closely with our engineers, procurement, quality and production team to align manufacturing schedules with project timelines, resource availability and customers’ requirements.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Draws up a master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecast or customer orders.
- Update the bill of material (BOM) based on set process and procedure.
- Responsible for data entry and maintenance of part numbers being transferred across facilities.
- Analyze production data to identify risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process improvements.
- Provide planning input and data to support the estimating team in quoting process, including estimated cycle times, material costs, and resource requirements.
- Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers.
- Plans and schedules workflows for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead time.
- Access Exostar for assistance as requested by the superior for assistance in the assigned customers’ matters e.g. Boeing/Lockheed
- Assist in monitoring changing material costs for goods and services, working closely with Estimator to determine order profitability.
- Assist in splitting jobs internally and resolving issues for re-making or re-work jobs involving NCRS
- Create Material Identification for the creation of purchase orders, and link appropriate jobs to POs
Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications
- CAD/CAM (Mastercam) and/or prior machining experience on CNC/Conventional horizontal boring mills, machining centers, lathes and VTLs are a plus.
- Solid blueprint reading and knowledge of CATIA/Enovia.
- Prior experience in estimating and production planning in Aerospace Company
- Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Able to manage priorities and workflow
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment
Education and Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Aerospace Planning in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Window, Word, and Excel, as well as other work-related software and applications.
Other preferred competencies and behaviors
- Customer-service oriented
- Work-dedicated
- High responsibility
- Supportive and Collaborative
- Growth mindset
About the Company
TJ Aerospace, Inc., a top-tier CNC manufacturing shop with over 25 years of experience, specializing in the production of high accuracy, complex and tight tolerance machined parts to our customers’ needs.
As an equal opportunity employer, we treat all our applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other legally protected status.