Production Process Planner & Optimizer (ERP/MRP)

Guill Tool & Engineering; West Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Guill Tool & Engineering in West Warwick, RI seeks a Manufacturing Process Planner to develop and maintain manufacturing processes, routings, and documentation ensuring efficiency and compliance with customer, quality, and regulatory requirements.

This role serves as a bridge between Engineering, Production, Procurement, Quality, and suppliers, translating engineering requirements into practical manufacturing workflows within the ERP/MRP system.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production planning, process planning, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably Epicor.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to understand manufacturing processes and determine logical sequences of operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Engineering, Production, Quality, Procurement, and external suppliers.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize manufacturing process plans and production routings based on engineering drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and established manufacturing methods.
• Review and interpret engineering blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T requirements to determine appropriate manufacturing operations and requirements.
• Prepare and maintain work instructions, manufacturing documentation, process specifications, and other technical documentation required by production.
• Coordinate with Production to resolve routing, process, material, documentation, and scheduling issues that may affect manufacturing.
• Support Procurement and Purchasing by identifying material, outside processing, supplier, and other requirements associated with manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate with suppliers and outside service providers as necessary to support production requirements and ensure specifications are understood and met.
• Work closely with Engineering to evaluate manufacturability, clarify technical requirements, and implement engineering changes into manufacturing processes.
• Support Quality in maintaining compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001, customer requirements, and internal quality procedures.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, cost reduction, process optimization, waste reduction, and increased manufacturing efficiency.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and routing requirements to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, unnecessary operations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with estimating labor and manufacturing requirements and provide input regarding process costs and production feasibility.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and projects involving Engineering, Production, Quality, Procurement, and Management.

Skills

Manufacturing planning

Reading blueprints

GD&T understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Documentation accuracy

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Guill Tool & Engineering in West Warwick, RI seeks a Manufacturing Process Planner to develop and maintain manufacturing processes, routings, and documentation ensuring efficiency and compliance with customer, quality, and regulatory requirements.

This role serves as a bridge between Engineering, Production, Procurement, Quality, and suppliers, translating engineering requirements into practical manufacturing workflows within the ERP/MRP system.