Production Planning Technician

Production Planning Technician

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense companies, providing end-to-end supply chain solutions for OEM and aftermarket customers. With more than 55+ years of experience and operations in 14 countries, we bring expertise across Commercial, Defense, Space, Business Aviation and Cargo through our specialized business divisions, Electronics, Hardware, Commercial Aftermarket, and Defense Aftermarket.

We Are Looking For

The Production Planning Technician provides quotations and lead-time estimates. The role is responsible to prepare shop routers to guide cable production and assist procurement in identifying necessary bill of materials for each build. They will maintain regular communication with relevant departments to ensure costing and lead-time accuracy, profitability, and exceptional product quality.

What You'll Do

As a Production Planning Technician, you will:

• Evaluate and assess each opportunity for capability, feasibility, and risk using firsthand knowledge, documentation, and management insight.
• Verify governing specifications, ensuring the most current drawings or specifications are obtained.
• Identify all project requirements, including quality notes, testing, approvals, and first article requirements.
• Determine special length or put-up requirements, requested quantities, and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with procurement and product teams to obtain current cost and availability for raw materials and special requirements (e.g., testing, first articles, special links, qualification approvals).
• Accurately estimate the manufacturing time required for cable production.
• Prepare a detailed quotation, clearly identifying and listing any exceptions that need to be noted.
• Confirm contract review or coordinate with sales (for intercompany distribution) to ensure all special requirements were addressed during the costing phase.
• Develop and update work instructions (Shop Router packet) with comprehensive build instructions, including:
• Bill of Materials by department
• Processing & Procedures
• Special instructions
• Estimated run times
• Drawings/Specifications

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate's Degree preferred
• Highly self-motivated
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, and email software
• Ability to function in high-pressure situations
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Special Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• ITAR Requirement
• 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A "U.S. person" according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR

Job Type: Full Time

FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.