JOB TITLE: PRODUCTION PLANNER – AEROSPACE & DEFENSE

Location: JM Fabrication Company LLC
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Clearance Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident required due to ITAR regulations
Industry: Aerospace & Defense

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Production Planner to join our team in the aerospace and defense manufacturing sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating job travelers that outline all necessary steps, processes, and documentation required to fabricate or manufacture parts to exact customer specifications. This role is critical in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the production workflow.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required (per ITAR regulations).
• Proven experience in production planning within the aerospace and/or defense industry.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, parts lists, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, forming, coating, heat treating, assembly, and inspection.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, and ITAR compliance requirements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Comfortable working under pressure and adjusting plans based on changing priorities and customer timelines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and planning software.
• Prior experience creating job travelers or manufacturing routers in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Technical degree or certification in manufacturing, engineering, or a related field, or at least 5-10 years manufacturing experience.

• Develop comprehensive job travelers that include step-by-step fabrication/manufacturing processes based on customer-supplied drawings and parts lists.
• Interpret and analyze technical drawings, schematics, parts lists, and specifications to determine appropriate materials, processes, and equipment requirements.
• Identify and sequence the necessary production steps, including machining, heat treating, coating, assembly, inspection, and any special processing requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, procurement, and shop floor personnel to ensure job travelers are complete, accurate, and executable.
• Revise planning documents as needed to accommodate engineering changes, customer updates, or production constraints.
• Ensure all planning documentation complies with customer requirements, industry standards, and internal quality systems.
• Maintain awareness of and comply with ITAR regulations and other relevant industry regulations.
• Work under tight deadlines and adapt quickly to shifting priorities driven by customer and production demands.