Manufacturing Planner - New Orleans Recruiting Event - February 2026

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Join Boeing’s Artemis team — build on a legacy at Michoud, “America’s Rocket Factory” 

Imagine your work directly enabling humanity’s return to the Moon and paving the way for deep space exploration. As a Manufacturing Planner on Boeing’s Artemis program, lead in the development of the production systems and processes for the newest product to be added to the Michoud heritage, the Exploration Upper Stage.

The Boeing Space Launch System (SLS) team is seeking multiple Manufacturing Planners to join the team at the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, LA. 

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including associate, experienced and senior level manufacturing planners.

Boeing and NASA are building the world’s largest rocket for human exploration of deep space.  The Space Launch System (SLS) provides a critical heavy-lift capability, powering people and cargo beyond our moon and into deep space to enable diverse exploration, science and security missions.  

***This position is for either first shift or a split-shift / 2nd shift (i.e. 12pm-8pm). Work shift and hours to be discussed during interview.

Position Responsibilities: 

• 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

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Michoud site in New Orleans, LA.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 2+ years of experience with manufacturing planning

• Willing to work alternating shifts, holidays, and weekends to support customer’s needs

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 2: 2+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Level 3: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Level 4: 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Advanced education

• Production engineering experience on the Space Launch Systems Program

• Excels at operating in an extremely fast-paced and dynamic environment

Safety Sensitive:

This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

NASA Site Access:

This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

This position is for first or second shift. Shift differential applies for alternate shifts.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and several programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range for level 2: $61,200 - $82,800

Summary pay range for level 3: $73,100 - $98,900

Summary pay range for level 4: $87,550 - $118,450

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Contingent Upon Award Program

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