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The Space Launch System (SLS) team is seeking highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing Planners to join our team in New Orleans, LA.
Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including associate and mid-level planners.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing processes, manufacturing planning, and production optimization. This role involves working closely with manufacturing engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure efficient and cost-effective manufacturing planning of products while maintaining high quality standards.
Position Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and planning.
Collaborate with the manufacturing engineering team to review manufacturing build flows for planning producibility.
Create and maintain manufacturing work instructions.
Identify and resolve manufacturing issues to improve product quality and production efficiency.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve cycle times, and enhance overall manufacturing performance.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
2+ years of experience in manufacturing planning & production support
Experience in CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
Experience reading, interpreting, and enforcing standardized manufacturing processes, work instructions, and engineering drawing and process procedures
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
5+ years of experience in manufacturing planning & production support
STEM focused Associate and/or Bachelor’s Degree
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Competent in Full-Size Determinate Assembly builds
Competent in Model-Based Design
Competent in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Competent in MESci
Competent in PTC Creo modeling or other CAD software suites
NASA Access:
This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as spanet and business considerations.
Summary pay range associate (level 2): $56,100 - $75,900
Summary pay range mid-level (level 3): $65,450 - $88,550
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 24, 2025
Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
