Entry-Level or Associate Level Manufacturing Planner (Shift B/C)

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) is hiring an Entry-Level or Associate Level Manufacturing Planner to join the Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) team located in Huntsville, AL. This position will support the production rate increase and advanced technology upgrade activities. This role will be involved in production support activities as well as continuous development projects improving manufacturing.

Boeing Huntsville has multi-year contracts to develop, manufacture, and test the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missile seeker and future improvements. These contracts are driving significant, long-term growth for the PAC-3 engineering team on the Huntsville campus.

Shift Work Statement: This position is for a B or C Shift. 

• B Shift: M-Th; 4x10 – Starts at 4pm

• C Shift: F/Sa/Su; 3x12 – Starts at 6am

• Shifts may be eligible for a shift differential and subject to availability

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

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.  An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Experience in manufacturing planning & production support
• Experience in CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools
• Experience reading, interpreting, and enforcing standardized manufacturing processes, work instructions, and engineering drawing and process procedures
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing planning & production support
• STEM focused Associate’s degree
• Experience in Model-Based Design
• Experience in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Experience in MESci or similar Manufacturing system
• Experience in Material Resource Planning (MRP) Systems (eg. CompassContract)
• Experience in CAD software suites
• Experience in Windchill or similar engineering management databases
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to various audiences

Typical Education/Experience:

• Level 1: related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

• Level 2: 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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 market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range:

Entry-Level (Level 1): $46,750 - $63,250

Associate (Level 2): $56,100 - $75,900

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 13, 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 2nd 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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.