Military Fellowship Program: Material Planner

SNC's Military Fellowship Program partners with programs such as SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes to provide fellowship opportunities to service members transitioning to the civilian workforce. These fellowships include up to six months of on-the-job industry training for eligible service members. During this time, participants gain valuable work experience in the civilian sector and build professional networks as they prepare for their transition to full-time civilian work.

NOTE: You must be currently serving on active duty to be eligible for this fellowship program. This program is not for veterans who have already separated from the military.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Material Planner to join our team, playing a critical role in managing the flow of materials throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive MBOM (Manufacturing Bill of Materials) reviews and maintain strict revision control within the ERP system.
• Manage the creation and processing of sales orders, manufacturing orders, and purchase requisitions/purchase orders.
• Allocate raw and finished goods to meet production and delivery schedules.
• Monitor material levels to prevent shortages and scheduling delays.
• Support and maintain firm planned, released, and in-shop manufacturing orders to ensure seamless production operations.
• Identify and resolve material and scheduling issues promptly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align and execute supply chain schedules.
• Develop and maintain efficient supply chain schedules for optimal order and delivery planning.
• Ensure timely and accurate planning of orders and deliveries to meet customer demands and production needs.
• Utilize MRP systems to plan and control inventory, production, and procurement activities, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

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.

Key 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.

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 \u2013 air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Currently serving as active duty military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program

• 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

• Exposure to the engineering change process

• Basic understanding of master production planning

• Basic understanding of Supply Chain Management and Logistics

• Familiarity with applicable manufacturing drawings

• 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 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

• Experience in Supply Chain Management and /or Operations Management

• Understanding of Unified Commercial Code (UCC)

• Experience in Microsoft Office

• Experience in digital tooling applications

• 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

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

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $59,000.00 - $77,541.82. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

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 an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.