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Advanced Manufacturing Planning Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems

Bloomington, MNFull-time$91–101K/yrTracked todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$91–101K/yr
Location
Bloomington, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Top Secret clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems seeks an Advanced Manufacturing Planning Specialist to develop detailed schedules, production and capacity plans, and complex bills of material for large programs, while coordinating cross‑functional teams and ensuring material readiness in a secure, defense‑focused environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Artificial IntelligenceBlockchainAR/VRCloud NativeQuantum PhysicsMicrosoft ExcelERP SystemsMES SystemsBills of MaterialsEngineering Change NoticesWork OrdersConfiguration Control ProcessesLeadership SkillsProblem Analysis

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree or EquivalentDoD Secret Security ClearanceU.S. Citizenship

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Job Duties

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Developing mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you'll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers' missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

As a seasoned leader, you'll be a subject matter expert in production planning and material requirements tools, sharing your knowledge with others in the organization. We'll rely on you to develop detailed schedules, production plans and capacity plans along with complex bills of material for large programs. The Advanced Manufacturing Planning Specialist will review work authorization documents and generate material program plans and coordinate kick-off meetings with functional departments to communicate program goals and objectives.

What you'll experience:

Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret

A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next

Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered

What you bring to the table:

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

Ability to monitor schedule performance, identify critical-path risks, and implement recovery plans for shortages, quality issues, and late engineering changes

Working knowledge of BOMs, engineering change notices, work orders and configuration control processes

Ability to manage material readiness, including shortages, material lead times, supplier delivery performance, and associated mitigation actions

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using ERP and/or MES systems

What sets you apart:

Strong leadership skills to facilitate cross functional teams towards timely and effective resolutions

Ability to analyze and resolve problems of diverse scope by evaluating multiple identifiable factors

Subject matter expertise in material planning, scheduling and production control

Proactively uses AI to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation

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Target salary range: USD $91,193.00/Yr. - USD $101,167.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

5 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$91,193.00 - $101,167.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55431

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

2026-74356

Job Benefits

Not specified

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