Manufacturing Planner

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Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
In-Office
Mid level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
The Manufacturing Planner creates and maintains documentation, develops manufacturing strategies, manages suppliers, resolves issues, and ensures regulatory compliance to support production efficiency.
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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Role Overview
The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Planner to join our Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Production & Industrial Engineering (P&IE) Fabrication team. If you are seeking to work in a global, dynamic, and innovative environment that enhances Boeing's competitiveness, then this opportunity is for you!
This role will be based in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Strong candidates will have prior experience in developing and maintaining productive relationships with customers, stakeholders, and peers, as well as a background in problem-solving skills, a willingness to take initiative, and the ability to partner across functions.
Role Responsibilities:
  • Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including Bills of Materials, work instructions, illustrations, and as-built configurations.
  • Develop manufacturing concepts, strategies, and integrated plans to support business objectives, delivery schedules, cost targets, and regulatory requirements.
  • Integrate and manage suppliers, processes, materials, data, and technologies; review and approve supplier data to ensure manufacturing readiness.
  • Define tooling requirements from initial design through end-of-use disposition and manage the tooling lifecycle.
  • Investigate and resolve manufacturing issues and perform producibility assessments for parts and product designs.
  • Provide producibility input to design, manufacturing processes, and technologies to meet cost and schedule goals.
  • Develop integrated work statements and sequencing of events to support delivery commitments.
  • Draft, update, and review processes and procedures to support business operations and regulatory compliance.

Applicants will be considered based on the strength of their Production Engineering background, breadth and depth of experience, and educational background. We are looking for candidates who bring diverse perspectives, curiosity and creativity when approaching challenges, and an insatiable desire for improvement in a global business environment.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Relevant qualification in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry or similar; or equivalent work experience in a related field.
  • Proven experience in the fundamentals of metallic component manufacturing.
  • Familiarity with Aerospace specifications and processes.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • A passion for Aerospace, and experience working in the sector.
  • Applied knowledge in areas such as metallurgy, grinding, heat treatment, surface processing or NDT.
  • Experience working with gears or transmission components.
  • Experience with structured problem solving (RCCA/8D).
  • Lean Six Sigma experience or certification.
  • Leading PPAP and/or PFEMA activities.

Becoming a Boeing Employee
The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:
  • Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
  • Continuous learning - you'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
  • Success as defined by you - we'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
  • Diverse and inclusive culture - you'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
  • 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
  • Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
  • Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
  • Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
  • Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
  • 6x annual salary life insurance
  • 6 weeks Paternity leave
  • 52 Weeks Maternity leave
  • Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
  • Access to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Relocation/Visa:
This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labor sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 16, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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HQ: Arlington, VA
170,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1916

What We Do

A leading global aerospace company and top U.S. exporter, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Our U.S. and global workforce and supplier base drive innovation, economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing is committed to fostering a culture based on our core values of safety, quality and integrity.

Why Work With Us

Aerospace protects and connects people, enables economic growth and trade, provides humanitarian relief and allows for human exploration of space. Boeing collaborates globally to support responsible growth for our industry, and we invest in innovation that improves the efficiency and sustainability of air travel and our operations.

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