Planner – Aerospace ManufacturingPosition Overview

The Planner plays a pivotal role in shaping manufacturing strategy and ensuring successful execution of aerospace programs. This position is responsible for developing detailed manufacturing instructions, coordinating cross‑functional planning activities, and ensuring compliance with technical, quality, and customer requirements.

Key ResponsibilitiesReview customer requirements and ensure full technical compliance.Compile all necessary information to cost components and assemblies, including BOMs, routings, raw materials, vendor services, tooling, and production rates.Develop cost estimates for new projects ranging from simple parts to complex multi‑level assemblies.Prepare and review planning documents for accuracy and completeness.Analyze engineering releases, specifications, and related documentation to create detailed travelers and process sheets.Define operation sequences, raw material needs, tooling, tolerances, setup/run times, inspection points, and other critical manufacturing requirements.Incorporate engineering changes and revise planning documentation as needed.Develop rework planning and support troubleshooting of manufacturing processes.Serve as a liaison between Engineering, NC Programming, Manufacturing, and Program Management.Create original manufacturing process instructions and plan all phases of fabrication, repair, and rework.Generate purchasing demand within the ERP system.Coordinate with internal departments to ensure comprehensive planning for flight‑critical components.Communicate with stakeholders to ensure planning needs are met.Develop product flow sequencing and identify special process or inspection requirements.Conduct initial reviews of nonconformances and develop rework instructions when required.Translate customer instructions into actionable planning and manage corrections to completion.Communicate and escalate significant technical or manufacturing issues to leadership.Interpret complex aerospace drawings and specifications.Exercise independent judgment to resolve planning‑related challenges.Perform additional duties as assigned.Qualifications & SkillsRequired5–7 years of aerospace industry experience.Experience managing integrated aerospace technical programs.Strong understanding of aerospace engineering, manufacturing, quality, and certification processes.Hands‑on experience with aerospace structures manufacturing.High proficiency in interpreting complex aerospace drawings.PreferredBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.Broad aerospace manufacturing Familiarity with AS9100 and aerospace quality standards.Experience with ERP/MRP systems and estimating software.Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Fe Springs, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Fe Springs,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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