Manufacturing Mechanical Planner at Jet Aviation – Basel, Basel-Landschaft

Location: Basel, BS, CH, 4030
Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Career Level: Professional
Requisition Id: 5381
Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to over 4,500 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Government Services, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers' journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.

Position Summary

Jet Aviation is a global leader in business aviation, dedicated to excellence in craftsmanship, safety, and customer experience. Within this environment, the Manufacturing Planning Department acts as the key link between Engineering, Production, and Installation, ensuring that design intent is translated into efficient and compliant manufacturing processes.
As a Manufacturing Planner, you review and validate engineering data, transform it into actionable work packages, and define material and traceability requirements. You coordinate closely with internal stakeholders to support smooth execution across production and installation activities.

Your role

• Transform engineering data: convert engineering bills of material and drawings into a clear, accurate manufacturing bill of material. This includes interpreting technical documentation, identifying manufacturing needs, so production teams can execute efficiently.
• Material quantification: determine material quantities, check availability against stock, and coordinate ordering needs.
• Maintain execution documentation: create and update both production routings and installation job cards based on engineering data, ensuring all work packages are accurate, complete, and ready for use by Production and Installation teams.
• Launch & monitor orders: initiate, track, and coordinate orders in SAP. Ensure alignment with the project master schedule and the capacities and capabilities of the various shops involved.
• Cross-functional collaboration: work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production teams to ensure seamless execution of manufacturing and installation activities.
• Risk & opportunity management: identify potential risks or opportunities affecting project execution and communicate them promptly to maintain project schedule and quality target.
• Manage engineering changes: coordinate the implementation of design changes during manufacturing and installation phases. Ensure updates are integrated with minimal disruption to downstream activities.
• Improve processes & tools: contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Support the development of more efficient processes, tools, and methodologies.

What we offer you

• An exciting and challenging job in a dynamic environment.
• Various opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Working with the latest technologies and tools.
• A motivated and cheerful team that looks forward to working with you.
• Our events are great! We also have lots of fun together outside of working hours.

Your profile

• Technical certificate or bachelor's degree in Production, Manufacturing, or a related field,
• General knowledge of aviation regulations
• Experience with PDM/PLM and 3D CAD systems (Smarteam-Catia V5, Teamcenter-NX, AutoCAD); SAP knowledge (modules MM & PP) is an advantage
• Proficient with MS Office and Office 365 tools (SharePoint, Excel, Power BI, MS Forms, Power Automate); VBA skills are a plus
• Strong ability to analyze data, understand complex technical information, and propose practical solutions.
• Results-driven, accountable, proactive, and forward-thinking, with a creative and global approach.
• Comfortable working in interdisciplinary and multicultural environments, with strong teamwork and communication skills.

If you are interested in a multicultural, challenging and innovative working environment and your profile matches our requirements, we are looking forward to receiving your online application in English.
Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Jet Aviation, where individuals are hired, employed, recognized, and advance based upon their individual skills and abilities and without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), status as a protected veteran or any status or characteristic protected from employment discrimination under applicable federal, state and local laws (“EEO status”). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and opportunities for training and advancement.