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Production Planning Engineer

Job Snapshot
Location:
Laurel, MD 20723
Employee Type:
Full-Time
Industry:
Defense - Aerospace
Electronics
Manufacturing
Manages Others:
No
Job Type:
Engineering
Manufacturing
Education:
4 Year Degree
Experience:
At least 5 year(s)
Relocation Covered:
Yes
Post Date:
11/6/2009
Contact Information
Ref ID:
110712
Description The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a Production Planning Engineer to develop production work flows in support of design and fabrication tasking.
  • Utilize expertise in industrial/manufacturing engineering to work with fabrication engineers and technical staff to plan fabrication process flows that support the development of production plans and schedules for individual tasks and the total portfolio of tasking supported by the organization.
  • Meet with customers, manufacturing engineers to understand requirements as they pertain to the development of production plans and schedules.
  • Interface with other members of the production planning office to insure that plans are developed that meet customer requirements.
  • Develop the processes and concept for operations that will support the production planning and management function.
  • Maintain and revise processes and operational constructs as required to improve production planning performance.
  • Work with the MRP application engineers to help define functional requirements and support the configuration of the tools to meet production planning needs for scheduling, resource management, materials ordering and control, quality documentation, status tracking and reporting and capture of non-conforming product.
  • Back up the Production Planning Manager in overseeing production planning operations and provide leadership and direction for the production planning team as required.

    There is assistance available for relocation.
  • Requirements Required:
  • BS in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 10 yrs. experience; expertise in industrial/production oriented engineering with specific experience in developing fabrication process plans, production work flows, developing schedules and resource loadings, and managing resources and materials.
  • Proficiency in project management and the utilization of MRP Software, MS Project and MS Excel.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

    Desired:
  • MS in Engineering field.
  • Specific experience in a high mix, low volume, high reliability aerospace production environment.
  • Strong understanding of hand, automated and mixed electronics assembly processes and the associated materials flows.
  • Experience operating in AS 9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems.

    APL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.jhuapl.edu.

    The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC.

    Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as other applicable laws, and values diversity in its workforce.

    For consideration, APL invites you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Click Apply Now to be redirected to APL's Employment Website.
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