Impactful Production Planner & Process Engineer

Renewable Energy & Drives US

New Berlin (WI)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

11 days ago

Application generator

Get a reply from this employer — a resume and cover letter tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Valid8 Financial, Inc. is seeking a Production Planning Engineer to bridge planning and shop-floor engineering.

You will develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule using ERP/MRP systems, translating demand into releases, and coordinating with Procurement to ensure material availability. The role also drives continuous process improvement on the manufacturing floor, supports NPI/ECOs, conducts time studies, and collaborates with Quality on PFMEA and control plans to improve throughput

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in a production planning and/or manufacturing engineering role.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement principles.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and BOMs.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) using ERP/MRP systems.
Translate customer orders and demand forecasts into detailed work order releases.
Coordinate material availability with Procurement to prevent line stoppages.
Monitor work-in-process (WIP) and adjust schedules to meet on-time delivery targets.
Communicate schedule changes and production priorities to department supervisors.
Track and report key production KPIs: schedule adherence, throughput, cycle time, and capacity utilization.
Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing routings, BOMs, and work instructions.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase throughput, reduce waste, and improve quality using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
Provide engineering support for new product introductions (NPI) and engineering change orders (ECOs).
Conduct time studies and capacity analysis to validate routing standards.
Support root cause analysis (RCA) for production defects, scrap, and rework.
Collaborate with Quality on PFMEA, control plans, and corrective actions.
Evaluate and specify tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment as needed.