Manufacturing Planner 2

Manufacturing Planner

Apex Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Planner to work onsite in Huntsville, AL.

The role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining manufacturing plans, Bills of Materials (BOMs), work instructions, and visual documentation to define and support the as-built configuration of products. This position supports supplier integration and evaluates processes, materials, data, and technologies to meet manufacturing and delivery requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing supplier data to ensure compliance with manufacturing requirements.
• Identifying tooling needs and initiating orders based on engineering and production specifications.
• Supporting tooling disposition activities.
• Investigating and resolving manufacturing issues within defined scope.
• Assisting in reproducibility assessments for part and product designs.
• Contributing to design and process improvements to meet cost and schedule targets.
• Developing work statements and event sequencing to support delivery commitments.
• Supporting the review, maintenance, and monitoring of internal documentation.
• This role operates under general supervision and collaborates across engineering, production, and supplier teams.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in a related discipline and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing planning and production support.
• Proficiency in CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of standardized manufacturing processes, work instructions, and engineering drawings.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• STEM-focused Associate's degree.
• Experience with Model-Based Design and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Familiarity with MESci or similar manufacturing systems.
• Experience with Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems (e.g., CompassContract).
• Proficiency in CAD software suites and engineering management databases (e.g., Windchill).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.