Job Description Job #219294
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Manufacturing Planner 4 for a contract opportunity in Oklahoma City, OK.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)- 5+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
- Experience in REDARS, GOLDesp, Microsoft Excel, CATIA and model-based instructions.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESClient is seeking a Senior (Level 4) Manufacturing Engineering Planner specializing in structures to support the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP). This position will help lead development, revision, and validation of build plans, installation plans, and structural assembly work instructions. The role requires advanced hands-on and planning experience with aircraft structural modifications, strong technical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence multi-disciplinary teams to meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
- Lead creation, revision, and approval of structural build plans, installation plans, sequences, and associated work instructions for structural modifications and assemblies.
- Translate engineering drawings, modification packages, and design intent into producible manufacturing and installation processes.
- Develop and maintain production process documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training packages, and assembly checklists.
- Evaluate manufacturing methods and processes for structures (forming, machining, heat treatment, fastening, composite layup/repair, jigging/fixturing) and recommend optimal approaches for safety, cost, and schedule.
- Perform producibility and manufacturability reviews, identify risks/opportunities, and drive design-for-manufacturing recommendations with engineering and design teams.
- Lead EBOM/MBOM reconciliation activities for structural assemblies and ensure configuration integrity between engineering and production documentation.
- Author and validate installation work instructions, tooling specs, and process control documents consistent with company and customer standards.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to Level 2-3 planners and manufacturing technicians; lead cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues.
- Conduct data analysis (production metrics, NCRs, rework rates) to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to improve throughput and quality.
- Maintain and update data in web-based manufacturing planning systems and PLM tools; ensure documentation is revision controlled and compliant with AS9100 D / quality management requirements.
- Coordinate with supply chain, tooling, test, and production floor personnel to ensure readiness for build and install activities; participate in Manufacturing Readiness Assessments.
- Resolve high-impact technical problems affecting performance, cost, or schedule and escalate when required.
- Support program-level manufacturing plans, schedule milestones, and deliverables; provide regular status reports to program leadership.
Describe the project/day-to-day activities they will be working on: Conduct producibility reviews on drawings, drive part demand and write installation planning for B52 CERP Secondary Structures Manufacturing Engineering.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)- Ability to interact frequently with internal personnel and external customers.
- Ability to represent the organization by providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
- Ability to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems, and develop solutions that are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.
- Expert in REDARS, GOLDesp, Microsoft Excel, CATIA, IVT and model-based instructions.
REQUIRED EDUCATIONMinimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
WORK HOURSFull-Time/First Shift
7:00 AM- 4:00 PMOT / DOT expected.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
- Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.
For more information, please apply or contact:
Rochelle Anderson 800.927.9318 x280
[email protected] 
