Technical Planner I

Summary: Reporting to the Technical Planning Supervisor, the Technical Planner I is responsible for being able to perform the below functions with assistance. Responsibilities are encompassing the creation and control of shop floor instructions, assisting the Process Engineering (PE), Materials & Process Engineering (M&P), and Engineering teams in both Product and Process Development, and initiating and executing changes in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system via the Engineering Change Request (ECR) process.

Common Requirements: Obtains a clear understanding of all internal and external requirements related to Technical Planning functions. Works to expand knowledge of navigation of the ERP system and processing operations at WMI.Effectively communicates with Engineers, Supervisors, Superintendents, and Managers via oral, written, and electronic communication to complete tasks. Product & Process Development Support:

• Creates, organizes, and maintains shopfloor instructions per departmental best practices and documented procedures using technical illustration software.
• Assists PE staff in new product and job improvement tryout documentation.
• Creates and manages Purchase Orders (PO's) requested by PE staff.
• Manages outside subcontractors to complete projects initiated by PE staff.
• Read and properly interpret customer blueprints to flow inspection criteria to shopfloor level employees.
• Proficient in technical writing to properly document manufacturing processes occurring throughout the production environment.
• ERP System Management:
• Initiates and executes changes in the ERP system via the ECR process while maintaining compliance with all data quality rules.
• Creates and maintains raw materials, routings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and production versions in the ERP system.
• Initiates and executes data quality improvement projects.

Qualifications: Must be able to comply with ITAR and EAR residency requirements. Basic understanding of forging concepts. Familiar with measuring tools (Micrometers, calipers, verniers).Demonstrate basic mathematical aptitude including algebra and some trigonometry (calculate weight from round ingot dimensions and calculations using Sine, Cosine, and tangency functions).Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Fluent in English. Must be able to work unsupervised at times.

Education/Experience: HS/GED1-3 years in a manufacturing environment

Required: GED or better. High School or better.

Preferred: Forklift Operator