Planner Specl Military Flight Controls Division

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Planner Specl - Military Flight Controls Division

Location : IRVINE, CA, United States
Job Family : Planning
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Sep 20, 2025
Job ID : 59802


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Parker Hannifinis a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies.

For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.



Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, develops technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support.



Military Flight Controls Division Supporting aircraft worldwide, Parker Aerospace’s Military Flight Controls Division (MFCD) provides primary and secondary flight control systems that make flight possible.

Tested, proven and trusted in commercial and military applications for decades, MFCD provides precise position-control actuation solutions for military aircraft across the United States and with foreign partners.

The division’s JetPipe® electrohydraulic servovalve (EHSV) technology is used across commercial and military aircraft around the world.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, the Military Flight Controls Division is the global leader in fly-by-wire flight control systems and electrohydraulic products and offers the world's most advanced motor design capabilities for flight controls.



As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development.

Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges.



At Parker, our team members belong, matter, and make a difference.

We believe that the key to bringing talented new team members into our organization by focusing on everyone’s talents and potential rather than the job specification.

If you have innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence, we are more than happy to consider you for other roles in Parker that may be a good fit.



POSITION SUMMARY:

Ensures performance to the master production schedule to achieve division objectives for customer service, inventory levels, and configuration management.

Plans, prepares, issues, and controls difficult production schedules and material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.

Determines production priorities by studying master production schedule and customer requirements.



2.

Acts as a primary customer contact for matters regarding production status, schedule changes, shipping information, and returned material.

May adjust master schedule in response to customer feedback/requirements and manufacturing capacity.



3.

Identifies variety of raw material and component requirements for production from engineering and production specifications and schedules of diverse or difficult scope and complexity.

Ensures accurate item master file and bill of material.



4.

Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.

Evaluates, recommends, and implements changes to the overall planning process consistent with continuous improvement goals.



5.

Coordinates cross-functional activities with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Inventory Control, Shipping/Receiving, and Contract Administration to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the production process and consistent information regarding status and priorities.



6.

Evaluates materials supply and demands.

Prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts to support a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements.

Coordinates material movements between internal work and storage areas and/or outside processing or suppliers to ensure materials are available when needed.



7.

Schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders and/or stock transfers to meet customer shipping dates and minimize inventory.



8.

Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems.

May lead or be assigned to a special project team.



9.

Analyzes inventory usage, scrap, and shrinkage.

Recommends and implements any appropriate actions to minimize loss, reduce inventory, and/or increase inventory turnover that would support inventory level objectives.



10.

Analyzes proposed changes in methods, schedules, and materials.

Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses.



11.

Resolves problems concerning overshipments, shortages, engineering changes, and cancellation of orders.



12.

Maintains configuration control on all open orders and appropriate data files as required by division policies and procedures.



13.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical or trade publications, establishing networks, and/or participating in professional associations.



14.

Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions.

Complies with policies and procedures in Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM).



15.

May provide leadership to others in department.

Acts as prime contact on high level projects.

Establishes goals and objectives required to complete projects.

Trains and mentors less experienced employees.

Shares specialized knowledge with others.

Represents company on high-level projects.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g. continuous improvement).



The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification.

The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions.

The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.

It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.



JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree (BA) in Business Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field.

Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through six or more years of related experience.

APICS certificate preferred.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of manufacturing resources planning theories, principles, and industry practices.

Thorough knowledge of manufacturing resource planning systems, business application software, and interface operations.

Ability to effective assess and implement continuous improvement methods (e.g. pull systems, process mapping, JIT).

Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements related to production control.

Ability to work on a variety of problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis and evaluation of various outcomes require tradeoffs.

Ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways and evaluate alternative solutions that may require coordination across multiple teams.

Ability to establish goals and objectives to complete projects.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies and recommend changes to procedures.

Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders, and top management.

Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.



TYPICAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit.

The employee frequently is required to use hands to operate a computer and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Also expected of the employee is regular attendance, the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others and members of the public, and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.



COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION

+ Pay Range: $87,050.00/annually to $145,250.00/annually

+ Participation in Annual Incentive Program

BENEFIT AND RETIREMENT PLANS

+ Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

+ Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.



+ 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay

+ Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay

+ Career development and tuition reimbursement

+ Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.

+ Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.

+ Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.



(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights-ScreenRdr.pdf) and Genetic Information Discrimination (https://www.eeoc.gov/genetic-information-discrimination)

This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which require the incumbent to be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident [“green card” holders], or have refugee or asylee status).



DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace.

Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.



FOR CA / WA LOCATION

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California and Washington.

Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations.

Pay Range: $87,050.00/annually to $145,250.00/annually.

If applicable:

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.


Competitive Compensation

+ Pay Range: $87050 to $145250 annually

+ Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

+ Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.



+ 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.

+ Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.

+ Career development and tuition reimbursement.

+ Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.

+ Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.

+ Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.



Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)

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