Process Planner, Integrated Product Team (IPT)

Company Description

Fort Walton Machining, Inc. was formed in 1987 as a specialized custom manufacturing operation, specifically to service Eglin Air Force Base and its prime contractors. It began as a small company with only two employees, but its mission—even then, as it remains today—was to provide highly technical, precision machining with zero defects, delivered on time, and to the complete satisfaction of its customers.

Commitment to that mission quickly earned the company a reputation for “walking the walk,” not just “talking the talk.” As evidence of this, Fort Walton Machining became a certified “Dock to Stock” supplier for one of its major customers as early as 1991.

Certified to AS9100 Quality Standards, as well as government and military standards such as MIL-I-45208A, the company played a significant role in the Air Force AMRAAM project from 1991 to 1993. The long-term vision was always to expand into commercial markets while continuing to serve the military and its prime contractors.

In early 1995, the company formed a business alliance with a major corporation in the medical industry, which led to additional business opportunities with partners in the British Isles and Japan. As a result of these diverse experiences, Fort Walton Machining has grown into an international service company, capable of supporting customers around the world.

Job Description

Job Title:  Process Planner, Integrated Product Team (IPT)

Summary:

• Support Production Manager with daily activities that support customer commitments and departmental goals. 
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.
• Creates manufacturing shop orders in accordance with established procedures.
• Correctly reads and interprets complex engineering drawings, specifications and processes. 
• Integrates customer supplied packages into ERP system.
• Confers with management, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production process.  Identify and resolve issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Professional and courteous at all times. Obtain the highest customer satisfaction by providing timely support and clear professional communications. Work with customers to adjust contractual obligations and scheduled delivery dates when necessary.
• Ability to multi-task to ensure timely completion of project requirements.
• Must be able to assist Production Manager with managing customer obligations.
• Support Production Manager to ensure product will comply and satisfy specific customer requirements.
• Identify risks that impact delivery commitments and support Production Manager with mitigation planning.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with special emphasis on Excel. Knowledge of internet search programs, manufacturing software (ERP), order processing systems and project management software. 

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience  

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree is preferred.
• Manufacturing environment experience interpreting and using military standards and reference materials such as MIL Standards, ASTM Industry specifications, customer specifications, and other industry standards preferred.

Physical Demands

Time is balanced between a sitting position in front of a computer or in meetings and a walking or standing position when interfacing with other departments. Occasionally lifting and/or moving of objects <25 pounds.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Fort Walton Machining, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. Testing for illegal drugs is required prior to hire and may be conducted periodically during employment.

Reasonable Accommodation: Fort Walton Machining, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation to all applicants and employees. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Dan Bowman at 850 244-9095.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Fort Walton Machining, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, and termination.

We comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).