Process Planner III

Overview

Dow Aero is seeking a Manufacturing Process Planner II/III to join our team. The role focuses on developing documentation that identifies the sequence of aerospace manufacturing activities. This documentation guides production personnel to manufacture components on time and within budget. The position requires collaboration with Engineering, Quality and Production teams and a strong understanding of manufacturing technologies, special processes, and aviation specifications.

• Review product data to determine raw material and hardware requirements and the scope of work, including 2D prints, Parts Lists, 3D models (Catia V5, Solid Works), Engineering Change Orders, specifications (Mil-Spec, NAS, BAC), and Specification Change Orders.
• Create Manufacturing Process Planning documentation outlining the sequence of operations such as raw material procurement, milling, bending, welding, painting, and special processing.
• Incorporate sequence of post-machining operations (e.g., NDT, heat treatments, plating).
• Plan the sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for production guidance.
• Prepare lists of required materials, tools, and equipment.
• Identify raw material requirements and special requirements (e.g., grain direction, maximum stock thickness, Ultrasonic inspection).
• Identify special instructions (masking, part mark locations, film thicknesses, pre-plating dimensions).
• Identify special assembly instructions per engineering data requirements.
• Identify in-process inspection requirements (e.g., critical operations, high-tolerance features).
• Integrate engineering changes into planning as they become available.
• Demonstrate knowledge of aviation industry and government specifications (Mil-Spec, NAS, AISI, Boeing, etc.).
• Apply in-depth understanding of manufacturing technologies and proper use of forms and documentation per Dow Aero Quality Manual.
• Other duties as required.

• Communication Proficiency
• High attention to detail
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Ethical Conduct
• Technical Capacity
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management

• High School Diploma
• 7+ years in Manufacturing and/or Repair Planning
• 7+ years in manufacturing, engineering or similar field
• Foundation in GD&T interpretation
• 2D print interpretation 7+ years
• Project management
• Time Management
• 7+ years MS Office experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related manufacturing or engineering discipline
• 3 years Model Based Definition (MBD) experience
• 5+ years use of aviation specifications
• 3+ years use of Boeing specifications (BAC)
• 5+ years aviation experience

Climate-controlled primarily, occasionally not climate-controlled. Shop/warehouse. Occasional loud noises. Occasional fumes and particles.

The following is representative of performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform duties.

• Hear
• Lift, push, and pull objects up to 50 pounds
• Reach with arms and hands
• Sit
• Stand
• Stretch
• Talk
• Use hands and fingers
• View
• Walk

Monday through Friday. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Open to occasional overtime and weekend work as workload requires.

This position does not have direct supervisory or management responsibilities.

Rarely (up to 10% of the year).

• Protective steel-toed footwear in shop areas
• Other PPE provided as necessary (protective eyewear, respirator, etc.)

Please note this job listing is not designed to be a comprehensive list of duties. Actual duties may change.

Dow Aero does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

Selected candidates will be screened for several drugs. Screens are conducted in accordance with federal, state and local laws. As the position includes safety-sensitive functions, screenings also follow DOT and FAA regulations.

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