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Sr. Manufacturing Planner

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay Rate: $40/hr. - $56/hr. on - W2
United States, Alabama, Huntsville
Apr 13, 2026
Job Title: Sr. Manufacturing Planner Location: Huntsville, AL 35824 Duration 12 months assignment with possible extension Shift Schedule: 1st Shift (6:00 AM - 4:00 PM) Pay Rate: : $40/hr. - $56/hr. on W2 without Benefits 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. 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. We are currently looking for an Experienced Manufacturing Planner to join the Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC3) team located in Huntsville, Alabama. This unique position is seeking a Manufacturing Planner to support the production rate increase and advanced technology upgrade activities. This role will be involved in production support activities as well as continuous development projects improving manufacturing. Role & Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and planning. Collaborate with the manufacturing engineering team to review manufacturing build flows for planning producibility. Create and maintain manufacturing work instructions. Identify and resolve manufacturing issues to improve product quality and production efficiency. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve cycle times, and enhance overall manufacturing performance. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Required Qualifications: 8+ Experience in manufacturing planning & production support Experience in CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills Experience reading, interpreting, and enforcing standardized manufacturing processes, work instructions, and engineering drawing and process procedures Preferred Qualifications: STEM focused Associate's degree. Experience in Model-Based Design. Experience in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Experience in MESci or similar Manufacturing system.. Experience in Material Resource Planning (MRP) Systems (e.g. Compass Contract). Experience in CAD software suites. Experience in Windchill or similar engineering management databases. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to various audiences. Required Education: A degree in related discipline and typically 6 or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.