Project Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer

Description: Position Summary We are seeking a Production Planner / Process Engineer to support project execution, manufacturing operations, service jobs, and standard/off-the-shelf product requirements in an engineered-to-order manufacturing environment. This position will coordinate production planning, material requirements, work orders, BOMs, routings, ERP/GSS activities, service orders, inventory, and cross-functional communication between Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, Production, Quality, Inventory, and Accounting. Key Responsibilities Production Planning & Project Support Develop and maintain production plans and schedules based on project requirements, customer delivery dates, and available resources. Create and maintain Work Orders, sequences, labor requirements, and production activities in the ERP/GSS system. Monitor project and manufacturing progress and identify schedule, material, and production risks. Coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Project Management to resolve issues and maintain project schedules. Support projects from engineering release through manufacturing and final delivery. Service Jobs & Off-the-Shelf Products Plan and coordinate service, repair, modification, refurbishment, and field-support jobs, including Work Orders, labor, materials, and required documentation. Support planning and fulfillment of off-the-shelf (OTS)/standard products and components, including inventory availability, and coordinate replenishment of OTS items based on demand and minimum/reorder requirements. Ensure service and OTS transactions, inventory movements, and job status are accurately maintained in the ERP/GSS system. ERP / GSS & Manufacturing Data Maintain BOMs, routings, Work Orders, PEPs, engineering labor, and other manufacturing data in the ERP/GSS system. Review engineering drawings and released documentation to ensure required manufacturing information is available. Support ERP/MRP process improvements and troubleshoot system/process issues. Prepare and maintain SOPs, work instructions, process documentation, and training materials. Train and support users on ERP/GSS manufacturing processes. Materials, Inventory & Accounting Support Analyze material requirements based on production schedules, project demand, service requirements, and OTS demand. Coordinate with Purchasing regarding material availability, shortages, lead times, and delivery requirements. Monitor inventory and identify potential shortages or excess materials. Support customer-supplied/customer-owned inventory receiving, tracking, and utilization. Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure inventory transactions are properly recorded in the ERP/GSS system. Perform monthly inventory consolidation and reconciliation activities. Prepare and submit monthly inventory consolidation reports to Accounting for financial reporting and month-end close. Coordinate with Accounting to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and reporting variances. Provide inventory data and supporting documentation required for month-end reporting and audits. Process Engineering & Continuous Improvement Support manufacturing process development and improvement. Assist Production with technical and process-related issues. Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce lead times, improve data accuracy, and standardize processes. Support operational KPIs such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), production performance, inventory accuracy, service turnaround time, and project execution. Requirements: Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field. 5–10+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, supply chain, or a related manufacturing environment. Experience with ERP/MRP systems; GSS experience is a plus. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, specific…

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