Production Planner 3

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman manufactures some of the world’s most technically advanced products. Our manufacturing plants are highly-automated, cutting-edge centers of excellence where employees leverage the latest technology, including the strategic use of automation, 3-D printing and robotics. There are a myriad of job functions associated with the manufacture of our products that range from machinists, engineers, operation program managers, and quality inspectors. Our mission is to deliver differentiated value to our programs, by manufacturing products with the highest possible quality at the most affordable rate. Search our current job openings and join us to be at the front line of innovation. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for a Production Planner 3 to be located in Salt Lake City, Utah. In this position you will plan sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations relating to a specific portion of the product for guidance of production workers. You will plan detail operations from blueprints, engineering orders, change notices, and other engineering releases. What you'll get to do: Use SAP/MRP/PDM systems and interpret detailed engineering drawings, manufacturing bills of materials, and related engineering documentation (e.g. engineering changes, parts lists and drawings) using technical instructions and graphics to create and update Assembly Instructions (A.I.) and other related manufacturing build documents. Work with manufacturing staff, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, and test engineering on processes and A.I. (Assembly Instruction) maintenance Work to tight deadlines to support manufacturing builds Work as part of a multi-disciplined team The ideal must have strong written and verbal communication skills. Basic Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years of additional education and/or related experience. Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and parts lists. Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Associate's degree or 2+ years into undergraduate degree program. Experience working in Broadvision's Quicksilver or other document management software. Experience with SAP, MRP, and/or PDM. Technical writing experience.