Manufacturing Engineer - Process Planning & Production Scheduling

SCHUNK USA

Morrisville (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & matching option

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

SCHUNK USA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for Process Planning & Production Scheduling to coordinate production processes and manage orders in the ERP system. The role requires creating routings, validating manufacturability with design engineering, and monitoring capacity to keep schedules on track while driving continuous improvement across departments.

You will collaborate with purchasing, quality, and tooling teams to source components, track production metrics, and implement

Qualifications

2- or 4-year degree in Industrial, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
Experience with manufacturing processes.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and related documentation.
Understanding of Metric and English measurement systems.
Experience creating/managing orders, routings, and production records in an ERP environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; able to work with minimal supervision.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

Create, release, and manage production orders in ERP; monitor orders through completion.
Review demand, inventory, and capacity to support scheduling.
Review engineering drawings/requirements and translate them into routings, work instructions, and inspection forms.
Participate in design reviews and partner with engineering to confirm manufacturability and define routing/process steps.
Coordinate with purchasing and external vendors to source components and subcontract operations as needed.
Communicate schedule changes, production status, and constraints across departments to keep priorities aligned.
Support day-to-day production needs, including equipment support for special projects when required.
Partner with Quality to confirm gauging/tooling needs, support adherence to quality procedures, and implement engineering changes/variations per requirements.
Analyze production data, identify improvement opportunities, and support continuous improvement projects.
Provide management updates on key production metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

ERP system experience

Education

Bachelor’s or 2-year degree in Industrial/Systems/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Description

Manufacturing Engineer - Process Planning & Production Scheduling

SCHUNK Overview

At SCHUNK we drive innovation in automation, clamping technology, and precision engineering worldwide. We have a burning passion for everything that has anything to do with technology! We are fascinated by the way it will change the world of tomorrow. Based on this understanding, we are developing the solutions for today and tomorrow. SCHUNK products stand for quality. Our products are built on all of the expertise and experience we have amassed for generations. Our goal is to get a little bit better every single day as a team.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Manufacturing Engineer - Process Planning & Production Scheduling

SCHUNK Overview

Primary Purpose

The purpose of this this role is to coordinate and support production processes within the SCHUNK manufacturing environment to ensure orders are completed on time and within budget. This role creates and manages production orders, develops and maintains routings aligned to current processes, evaluates capacity to support scheduling and planning, and coordinates with purchasing and external vendors to procure required components and subcontract services. The position also supports manufacturability reviews with design engineering, tracks and communicates production status across departments, and contributes to continuous improvement and quality initiatives.

What You Will Do

Create, release, and manage production orders in the ERP system; monitor orders through completion and ensure accurate closeout records.
Review demand, inventory, and capacity to support scheduling and production planning.
Review engineering drawings/requirements and translate them into manufacturing plans (routings, work instructions, and inspection forms).
Participate in design reviews and partner with engineering to confirm manufacturability and define efficient routing/process steps.
Coordinate with purchasing and external vendors to source components and subcontract operations as needed.
Communicate schedule changes, production status, and constraints across departments to keep priorities aligned.
Support day-to-day production needs, including equipment support for special projects when required.
Partner with Quality to confirm gauging/tooling needs, support adherence to quality procedures, and implement engineering changes/variations per requirements.
Analyze production data, identify improvement opportunities, and support continuous improvement projects.
Provide management updates on key production metrics.

Qualifications

2- or 4-year degree in Industrial, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (part and assembly) and related documentation.
Understanding of Metric and English measurement systems.
Experience creating/managing orders, routings, and production records in an ERP environment (or equivalent production control experience).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work with minimal supervision.
Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel; comfortable with PC and internet-based systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to interface effectively across departments.
Valid driver’s license.

Preferred (Plus)