Engineering Planner I
About The Position
The Engineering Planner I supports New Product Introduction (NPI) planning, scheduling, and material coordination required to design, build, and transfer products from Advanced Energy’s global development centers into manufacturing. The role partners with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Management to ensure material availability, schedule alignment, and execution of project deliverables throughout the Product Development Process (PDP). Working under general supervision, the planner develops expertise in planning, scheduling, ERP systems, and NPI processes. The position is based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and works across office and engineering/manufacturing environments. It involves supporting projects and production activities in a fast-paced setting with changing priorities and schedules. Products may involve high-voltage and high-current conditions, requiring appropriate precautions.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Management, Finance, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent education.
- 0–2 years of experience in a purchasing or planning environment.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing planning and scheduling and processes associated with MRP/ERP.
- Ability to lead, plan, and support a team in material management.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, engineers, and peers.
- Ability to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Proficiency with Windows-based platforms and computer-based tools, including working knowledge of database, spreadsheet, and word-processing software.
- Ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work in a team and group setting with upper-level managers.
- Ability to embrace new technology and demonstrate understanding of computer-based systems and equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with SAP.
- Exposure to planning, scheduling, inventory management, project coordination, or related business processes.
- APICS, Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), or other international certification.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate production plans for new products and ensure material availability to meet project schedules.
- Monitor schedules and coordinate material availability to support on-time delivery goals.
- Help resolve capacity and material constraints and other potential schedule interruptions.
- Approve unit quantities, schedules, and parts lists provided to material control to support timely and complete ordering, receipt, and issuance of production materials.
- Coordinate and implement NPI Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) in accordance with established processes.
- Coordinate with Engineering to create and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs) in SAP.
- Manage the release of parts, modules, and units to the appropriate production departments.
- Create and maintain work orders, purchase requests, and internal transfer orders.
- Support planning, scheduling, coordination, and tracking of products through the Product Development Process (PDP).
Benefits
- Annual pay-for-performance incentive plan.
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Multiple medical plans.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
- Three weeks of paid vacation, seven days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays.
- Eight hours of paid volunteer time off.
- Eight weeks of paid parental leave for both parents.
- Company-matched 401(k).
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs.
- Voluntary critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identity theft, and legal assistance benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
