Process Planner III

Welcome to Dow Aero, a dynamic and innovative company that provides unparalleled services in the aviation industry. We are currently seeking an individual to join our team as a Manufacturing Process Planner II.  We invite you to apply and join us in delivering exceptional results to our customers.

As Manufacturing Process Planner III at Dow Aero Logistics, you will develop documentation identifying the sequence of aerospace manufacturing activities. This documentation will be used by production personnel to efficiently manufacture components, on time, and within budget. You will work closely with Engineering, Quality and Production personnel during the development and use of planning data. This position requires an in-depth understanding of manufacturing technologies, special processes, and aviation specifications. 

Essential Responsibilities

• Review of product data to determine raw material requirements, hardware requirements, and scope of work required. Product data to include 2d dimensional prints, Parts Lists (PL), 3d models (Catia V5, Solidworks, etc), Engineering Change Orders, Specification documents (Mil-Spec, NAS, BAC, etc), Specification Change Orders (SPECOs), etc.
• Creation of Manufacturing Process Planning documentation, outlining the sequence of operations such raw material procurement, milling, bending, welding, painting, special processing, part marking, inspection, etc.
• Incorporate sequence of post-machining operations, such as NDT, Heat Treatments, Plating requirements, etc.
• Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers.
• Prepares lists of required materials, tools, and equipment.
• Identify raw material including special requirements, such as grain direction, maximum stock thicknesses, Ultrasonic inspection requirements.
• Identify special instructions such as masking requirements, part mark locations, film thicknesses, pre-plating dimensions, etc.
• Identification of special assembly instructions per engineering data requirements.
• Identify In-process Inspection requirements, such as critical operations, high-tolerance features, etc.
• Integrate engineering changes into planning as they become available.
• Knowledge of Aviation Industry and government specifications, such as Mil-Specs, NAS, AISI, Boeing, etc.
• In-depth understanding of manufacturing technologies.
• Proper use of forms and documentation as per Dow Aero Quality Manual.
• Other duties as required.
  

Competencies

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

Required Education or Experience

• High School Diploma
  
• 7 years or more Manufacturing and/or Repair Planning Experience.
• 7 years or more in manufacturing, engineering or similar field.
• Foundation in GD&T Interpretation.
• 2d print interpretation 7 years or more.
• Project management
• Time Management
• 7 years MS office experience.
  

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related manufacturing or engineering discipline.
• 3 years Model Based Definition (MBD) Experience.
• 5 years or more use of Aviation specifications.
• 3 years or more use of Boeing Specifications (BAC)
• 5 years aviation experience.
  

Primary Work Environment

Climate controlled primarily, occasionally not climate controlled;

Shop/Warehouse;

Occasional loud noises;

Occasional fumes and particles.

Physical Demands

The following is representative of successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be evaluated and appropriately implemented where possible to enable individuals with disabilities, or other limitations, improved comfort when performing 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; and

Walk.

Expected Days and Hours

Monday through Friday

8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.

Open and able to work occasional overtime and weekends as required dependent on workload.

Supervisory or Management Responsibility

This position does not have direct supervisory or management responsibilities.

Travel requirements

Rarely (up to 10% of the year)

Required Personal Equipment/Tooling

Protective steel-toed footwear when in shop areas.

Other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for job duties and responsibilities will be provided as necessary by Dow Aero, including protective eyewear, respirator, etc.

Other Duties

Please be aware this job listing is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of job duties, responsibilities, and/or activities that are required. Actual assigned duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at anytime.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dow Aero does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, and/or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 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. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Dow Aero will be based on merit, qualifications, and/or abilities.

Drug Screening

Any selected candidate for this role shall be screened, at minimum, for the unlawful use of the following drugs:

Marijuana;

Cocaine;

Opioids;

Phencyclidine (PCP); and

Amphetamines.

Screenings are conducted in accordance with federal, state, and/or other local laws. Results shall be collected and approved prior to starting with Dow Aero. Additionally, as this position includes safety-sensitive job functions, screenings will also be conducted in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.

Communication

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