Planner I

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Sparks, NV

2d

About The Position

Are you detail-oriented, highly organized, and skilled in production planning? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! As a Production Planner I, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing operations by developing and managing detailed work instructions that guide the production process. You will collaborate with engineering, quality control, and production teams to translate engineering designs into executable instructions within our Manufacturing Execution System (MES). This role is essential for maintaining production efficiency, ensuring product quality, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.
At Sierra Nevada Company, LLC (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC
SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!
SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field of study and typically 0-2 years of relevant experience
• A higher level degree may substitute for experience
• Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Relevant experience must be in a similar role or technical position such as structural or electrical/avionics technician or quality control inspector
• Experience in performing or interpreting installations using engineering drawings, schematics, and/or technical documentation
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and interpretation or creation of work instructions
• Exposure to engineering design change control processes
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Program Management
• Technical/Engineering degree
• Strong understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) as it applies to Supplier Management
• Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and /or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military
• Familiarity in applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
• Knowledge of industry standard design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing and production processes
• Familiarity with work instruction/traveler development
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and practices.
• Participation in dispositions of Non-Conformance generation through a Material Review Board (MRB)
• Experience with new product introduction and transition to production
• Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems
• Experience with creating work instructions within a Manufacturing Execution System
• Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and/or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOM) for process plans and manufacturing orders, ensuring logical sequencing.
• Implement manufacturing part numbers from the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, aligning with design and production requirements.
• Update routings in the ERP system to reflect efficient and cost-effective production processes.
• Generate detailed process plans and work instructions in the MES to guide production activities.
• Handle production scheduling, work center scheduling, and manage in-process manufacturing orders
• Collaborate with program management, design engineers, quality, and production teams to develop efficient and high-quality production methods.
• Research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy, and improve products to meet customer needs and market demands.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of production activities, including MBOMs, process plans, work instructions, and schedule changes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Benefits

• SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level