Manufacturing Analyst

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Manufacturing Analyst in Palmdale, CA for a 6 month contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This role supports an assembly tooling organization by tracking daily costs, administering earned value management activities, maintaining visibility charts, and providing weekly/monthly status reporting. You will also support tool order closeout and documentation, materials validation against bills of material, internal tooling package development, chemical tracking and inventory, and tooling control/accountability activities, along with technical administrative support for the team.Required SkillsBachelor's degree with 3 years of experience, OR Master's degree with 1 year of experience, OR 7 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degreeAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearanceAbility to work any shiftIntermediate to advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)Strong attention to detail, organization, and proactive work styleStrong communication skillsKnowledge of manufacturing methods and fabrication processes (e.g., forming, stamping, machining, heat treatment, machine tools, cutting tools/fluids, N/C programming, instrumentation, data acquisition, control systems)Project management and leadership experience coordinating tool and fixture design/fabrication requirements with internal and external customersPreferred SkillsExperience in a manufacturing environmentCost account management experienceAdvanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)What You'll DoTrack daily costs and administer earned value management (EVM) activitiesMaintain visibility charts and provide weekly and monthly status reportsClose and document tool orders for assembly tooling and validate incoming materials against the bill of materialDevelop internal tooling packages and coordinate with support organizations to negotiate schedules with Production, Manufacturing, and Industrial EngineeringOrder and record chemical usage and manage inventory in the chemical tracking systemPerform tool control and accountability activities including daily inventory, audits, property, and asset managementSupport technical administrative tasks such as certification compliance, staff meetings, team engagement support, onboarding, Concur travel support, and safety focal tasksSupport additional manufacturing and assembly tooling-related duties as requiredJob ID: 15573"Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level."