Manufacturing Engineer / Production Planner

Leybold • Export, PA

115d

About The Position

As part of the Atlas Copco Group, we strive to deliver innovative, sustainable products and top-tier service. This role supports our Systems Area by coordinating the full production order process—from planning to completion—while driving operational efficiency through Lean Manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering preferred; science degrees acceptable with relevant manufacturing/operations experience.
• 3-5 years in a manufacturing or production planning/engineering role.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and adaptable to shifting priorities.
• Strong process orientation and continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); ERP experience (SAP preferred).
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and 6S principles.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering tasks such as time studies, routing, and tooling.

Nice To Haves

• Team-oriented with a customer-first mindset.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Passion for contributing in a results-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage production orders: creation, revision, release, and completion.
• Coordinate material planning, transfers, and shortages with Supply Chain and vendors.
• Maintain master order log and update SAP records.
• Support shop floor operations: order packets, material picking, and discrepancy resolution.
• Collaborate with Order Management, Assembly, Shipping, and Planning teams.
• Drive process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
• Conduct time studies and revise routings/BOMs to reflect actual work.
• Support tooling setup and optimization for manufacturing equipment.
• Document procedures and train workforce to sustain competencies.
• Address quality issues with internal teams and suppliers.
• Track KPIs including labor efficiency, OTD, and hour variance.
• Assist with inventory control and material master accuracy.
• Lead weekly project reviews and provide updates.
• Perform month-end absorption and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Access to individual learning opportunities.
• Worldwide job openings and specialized training from our dedicated academy.
• Prioritization of safety and well-being with rigorous workplace safety standards.
• Competitive compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Repair and Maintenance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree