Job Title: Planner

Job DescriptionImplements fabrication, assembly, or installation manufacturing plans by coordinating with suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams. Develops tooling, interchangeability, replacement, and functional test plans. Defines sequences of events, develops text and graphics work instructions, manufacturing datasets, tooling requirements, and manufacturing bills of material using the established manufacturing process flow. Communicates with engineering teams to influence and clarify design concepts. Coordinates change incorporation, optimizes processes, and addresses producibility issues, production, and post-production problems. Demonstrates configuration control of the hardware within the manufacturing build plan. Applies process knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Composite non-metallic, Electrical/Electronics, Machining, Sheet metal, and Structures.

Hard SkillsFabricationAssemblyInstallation manufacturing plansTooling developmentInterchangeabilityReplacement plansFunctional test plansManufacturing process flowText and graphics work instructionsManufacturing datasetsTooling requirementsManufacturing bills of materialConfiguration controlComposite non-metallicElectrical/ElectronicsMachiningSheet metalStructuresSoft SkillsCoordinationCommunicationProblem-solvingProcess optimizationJob Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Wichita, Kansas.

Work Environment

M-F 7-4 in engineering office setting

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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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