Manufacturing Planner

Help Build the Teams Behind Mission-Critical Technology. Great engineering organizations are built by great engineers. Join us now! 

We’re hiring a Manufacturing Planner to support the build and delivery of test equipment, prototype hardware, and engineering systems for advanced aerospace and defense programs. In this role, you’ll work at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and procurement, helping bring complex hardware—from cables and chassis to electro-mechanical assemblies—from design through production.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring materials, builds, and schedules stay aligned, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on coordination, problem-solving, and working closely with engineering teams.

Location: Tucson, AZ (onsite)
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required; Secret clearance (active or obtainable) Strong Preference for Active Clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the manufacturing and build of test equipment, prototypes, and hardware assemblies
• Manage material procurement and requisitions, tracking parts from order through delivery
• Support builds involving cables, chassis, electro-mechanical fixtures, and test systems
• Maintain configuration control, build records, and quality documentation
• Participate in engineering design reviews to support manufacturability and planning
• Track schedules and ensure materials and builds meet program timelines
• Resolve procurement, material, and build issues in collaboration with engineering and supply chain teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related STEM field
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, or engineering support
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings (electrical assemblies, cables, chassis, etc.)
• Experience with material procurement, requisitions, or supply chain coordination
• Background working in a manufacturing, lab, or engineering environment
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with test equipment, prototype hardware, or engineering builds
• Familiarity with configuration management and product documentation control
• Experience supporting electro-mechanical assemblies or test systems
• Strong organization, coordination, and communication skills
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering and manufacturing teams

At Quest Defense Systems and Solutions, we don’t just build technology — we engineer the future. From next-generation aerospace solutions to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that keep people safe and push the boundaries of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and visionary thinkers come together to shape the future. With over 25 years of aerospace and defense engineering expertise, our commitment to delivering high-quality, transformative solutions sets us apart — not just as an industry leader, but as a driving force for impactful change. Together, we’re not just leading the industry — we’re revolutionizing it.

Quest Defense provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.