Manufacturing Planner

Company: Pathway Group
Location: Santa Ana
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Pathway Group has partnered with a leading composite manufacturing firm to add a Manufacturing Planner to the team. Summary • Creates manufacturing and inspection plans for a diverse range of products for our Composites Department • Works closely with our lead planner for on-boarding and training into Composite planning • Reports to the Production supervisor Position Responsibilities Include: • Develop, implement and maintain various manufacturing and inspection plans, Bill of Materials, work instructions and illustrations to define and document as-built configuration • Review and approve supplier purchase order data to ensure engineering and configuration requirements are met during contract review • Develop advanced BOM listings to aid in procurement on new contracts • Develop tooling requirements based on manufacturing and engineering requirements • Investigate and resolve manufacturing related issues • Perform producibility assessments for part or product designs • Provide producibility input to design, manufacturing processes and manufacturing technologies to meet cost and schedules • Provide estimating support to department lead for job quotation • Draft, update and review processes and procedures to support business and regulatory agency requirements • Work under general direction from lead planner and production supervisor Qualifications: · Ability to interpret customer supplied specifications and drawings · Ability to multi-task and prioritize based on product mix · Attention to detail and requirements is critical · 1 or more years of experience with an ERP software · Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Desired Education: • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Desired Education: · Preferred Experience: 3 or more years’ experience as a manufacturing planner in the Aerospace industry · Preferred Experience: 1 or more years of experience in the Composite manufacturing industry Company Description Pathway Group is a Recruitment and Staffing service dedicated to the Manufacturing Industry. We pride ourselves on being expert recruiters in the space staying true to our manufacturing recruitment vertical. The vast majority of our placements are contract to hire and direct hire placements. Our goal is to add value to the client and candidate. Placing the right candidate into their next career. We focus on positions like mechanical assemblers, electrical assemblers, CNC operators, CMM operators, composite technicians, quality technicians, engineers, managers, etc. Company Description Pathway Group is a Recruitment and Staffing service dedicated to the Manufacturing Industry. We pride ourselves on being expert recruiters in the space staying true to our manufacturing recruitment vertical. The vast majority of our placements are contract to hire and direct hire placements. Our goal is to add value to the client and candidate. Placing the right candidate into their next career. We focus on positions like mechanical assemblers, electrical assemblers, CNC operators, CMM operators, composite technicians, quality technicians, engineers, managers, etc.

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