Series Planning Engineer

ResourceTek is the Human Capital division of Barge Design Solutions, a multi-discipline Engineering and Architecture firm. We specialize in providing technical recruitment and staffing services to industry and government in all areas of Engineering, Information Technology, and a broad range of other Technical disciplines.

In support of our client, a leader in OEM automotive manufacturing, we are seeking experienced Series Planning Engineer located in Vance, AL. This is a long-term contract opportunity.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, this position ensures the exchange of product related information between Company and Production Planning (PP). It ensures a smooth product transfer from RD/PP through product, process, and equipment/technology implementation in the Body shop.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports Development (RD) at design for manufacturing, using the experiences out of current series production.

Prepares planning options, evaluate cost-efficiency and provide analysis of both.

• Plans, specifies and purchases body shop equipment, oversee transfer of equipment to production, ready for operation or assigns and coordinates Production Planning Department in case of large or new product launch projects.
• Exchanges information with partners / colleagues in the plant and in PP to establish and share best practices and Implement those best practices into processes and work instructions.
• Works in project groups and leads and/or coordinates projects.
• Plans and introduces measures to assure corrosion protection and follows/meets legal requirements for the protection of the environment.
• Procures from and exchanges information with Development, Production, Suppliers and other related persons or departments.
• Reviews product concepts with Development engineers throughout the development phases.
• Provides plant requirements to the Development engineers to enhance manufacturing and document lessons learned.
• Prepares documents requiring product improvements and works with the Development engineers until closure.
• Follows and ensures all affected rules, policies and laws concerning safety and security.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an Engineering discipline.
• A minimum of three (3) years' of relevant professional experience in Engineering function within a manufacturing setting with strong emphasis on project management, equipment planning and process planning.
• Experience in project management and in leading problem solving groups.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment.
• Proven capability to develop and support strategic directions and concepts for the organization.
• Main frame system knowledge, e.g. SAP. PC application knowledge: WORD, EXCEL, MS Project and Power Point.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Work experience in product development and in a pre-production environment.
• Experience with Equipment Standards through Enterprise Content Management (ECM).
• Ability to clearly communicate technical information, both verbally and in writing, in German and English.
• Experience in CAD systems (Engineering Client, Solidworks, Siemens NX, Catia, FAPLIS).
• Experience with Product Management Software.
• Project Management Certification like PMP, PMI-ACP.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification
• Ability to communicate efficiently in English and German.

ResourceTek offers industry leading compensation and full benefits that include paid holidays and PTO, group medical, dental, and vision, as well as 401k and Flexspend. Equal Opportunity Employer.