Manufacturing Planner 4

• Engineering
• Manufacturing Planner 4

•

San Antonio, TX Posted:

6/3/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 218348

Job Category:

Engineering Position Type:

Associate

• W2

Duration:

26

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

2

• PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Planner 4, in San Antonio, TX. Job ID#218348

• Job Description:

• Plans and leads department/organization processes for developing, implementing and maintaining various manufacturing plans, Bill of Materials, work instructions and illustrations to define and document as-built configuration.

Develops and plans manufacturing concepts and strategies to support business objectives. Supports mechanics to provide clarification related to planning and the applicable engineering drawings and specifications. Prepares build analyses and cost estimate reports. Leads integration of complex suppliers, processes, materials, data and technology to meet manufacturing and delivery requirements. Participates in source selection to ensure manufacturing requirements are met. Develops complex tooling requirements based on manufacturing and engineering requirements. Manages tooling from initial design to end of use disposition. Leads investigation and resolution of complex or systemic manufacturing related issues. Leads teams performing producibility assessments of design concepts. Supports enterprise level benchmarking to incorporate best practices. Leads development of complex work statements and sequencing of events to support delivery commitments. Develops scheduling templates for use by others. Drafts, updates and reviews processes and procedures to support business and regulatory agency requirements. Develops and documents new job practices, techniques and standards. Works under minimal direction. Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

(REQUIRED

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

): Relevant work experience requirement breakdown

• Bachelor's degree 4+ yrs
• Associate's degree 6+ yrs
• HS/GED 8+ yrs Manufacturing Planner experience CAD Software experience Analyze & Interpret Engr Data, read 2d and 3d drawing and specs, Manufacturing Engineering processes Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

(DESIRED

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

): Gold

ESP & MESCI

experience WIRS experience Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement of this request. Education /

Experience:

HS/GED Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

• VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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