Planning Manager - Engineering

Advanced Energy Industries • Fort Collins, CO

109d • $95,000 - $125,000

About The Position

We are seeking a talented and innovative Engineering Planning Manager to lead our engineering planning team and drive cross-functional collaboration across design engineering, production, and operations. This hands-on leadership role is critical to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality products—on time and without defects—to delight our customers. The Planning Manager will serve as a strategic partner for engineering, production, sales, finance, warehouse, and logistics teams, facilitating seamless execution of tasks and shipments. This individual will demonstrate strong project leadership and management capabilities, with a proven ability to mentor and develop team members. This role encompasses both new product development and sustaining engineering for existing product lines, requiring a balance of strategic foresight and operational execution.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of ERP or Material Requirements Planning (MRP), planning functions, and shop floor processes and materials.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to make independent decisions with initiative and tact.
• Must be able to negotiate effectively with internal customers.
• Ability to present ideas in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing with strong and effective presentation skills.
• Ability to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Excellent judgment and initiative, including the ability to effectively balance multiple priorities.
• Excellent understanding of true material lead-times for all critical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the planning team to support engineering and production goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align schedules, resources, and deliverables.
• Drive planning processes for new product introductions and ongoing product support.
• Ensure timely execution of tasks and shipments through effective coordination.
• Monitor project milestones, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across teams.
• Drive product release from engineering to production, working closely with site engineering planning managers and team to ensure a smooth transition.
• Verify that all project system variables are accurate.

Benefits

• 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, identity theft, and legal assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree