Manufacturing Engineer - E2

Standard Job Description

In a planning role as a Manfacturing Engineer (Level 2), you will join the Pre‑Planning Team which is responsible for initiating manufacturing planning activities and establishing the foundation for successful product‑interface execution.

• Lead the early‑stage planning process, defining manufacturing requirements and aligning them with product design.
• Create pre-plans providing the bill of material, tooling requirements, build area and planning information to represented tool planners to execute tasks.
• Partner with airframe/structures design engineering and multiple downstream organizations to develop successful implementation of changes.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date planning documentation, work instructions, and best‑practice guidelines in accordance with AMMM standards.
• Provide technical guidance to peers, fostering a collaborative environment that drives high‑quality results.
  
  Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Basic Qualifications

• Manufacturing Planner or related experience.
• Proficient at reading and analyizing blueprints and tool design documentation to support manufacturing processes.
• Experience with standard planning workflows, work instructions and documentation required for fabrication, assembly and installation activities.

Desired Skills

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts for cross-functional audiences.
• demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Able to evaluate engineering change proposals, assess their effect on manufacturability, cost, schedule, and quality.
• Well-rounded knowledge of AMMM aircraft, mainly C-130. F-22 is a plus.
• Working knowledge of MES and ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP), Shop Floor Manager, APRISO.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.