Engineering Planner II

• Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors final approval of products through the complete Product Development Process (PDP)
• Coordinates production plans for new products ensuring availability of material to meet project schedules
• Manages on-time-delivery goals of products by committed ship date
• Works to resolve capacity, material constraints and other potential schedule interruptions
• Approves unit quantities, schedules and parts lists provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, as well as receipt and issuance of production material requirements
• Manages and implements NPI Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Coordinates with engineering to create and maintain Bill of Material (BOMs) in SAP
• Manages the release of parts, modules, and/or units to appropriate department in production
• Creates and maintains work orders, purchase requests and internal transfer orders

• Works in a high-pressure environment under limited supervision
• Works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment
• Must be able to navigate through the production and engineering environment, following the processes and procedures dictated in manufacturing and engineering
• Primarily works in an engineering environment which may be noisy and fast-paced
• The product being produced might have high voltage and current conditions; appropriate precautions must be observed

• Ability to present ideas in a clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing
• Capability to respond quickly, decisively, assertively, and professionally to changing requirements in demand, product design and program objectives
• Excellent judgment and initiative, including the ability to effectively balance multiple priorities
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills must be superior. Multicultural experience is a plus
• Demonstrated MS Office skills, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Microsoft Project Schedule management desired

• 1-3 years in Purchasing/Planning environment
• Basic understanding of manufacturing planning/scheduling and the processes associated with MRP/ERP
• Proven track record of success and growth in positions of increasing responsibility
• Previous experience with SAP desired or preferred
• Experience working in a team and group setting with upper-level managers

• Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Management, Finance, Materials Management, Supply Chain, or equivalent education and/or experience
• Prefer American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) or CPM certification or other international certification

• Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
• Company matched 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
• Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance

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