Engineering Planner

We are seeking an Engineering Planner to support engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing operations in a fast-paced product development and production environment. This role will serve as a key liaison between engineering teams, suppliers, quality, and operations to ensure materials, components, and vendor activities are aligned with project timelines and production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Management & Engineering Support
  • Support engineering teams in identifying, evaluating, and onboarding new suppliers, including NDA coordination.
  • Manage RFQ activities and assist with supplier selection.
  • Partner with Quality Assurance to support supplier qualification activities and Approved Supplier List maintenance.
  • Coordinate technical communication between suppliers and engineering teams.
  • Work with contract manufacturers, machine shops, plastics suppliers, automation vendors, and prototype suppliers.
  • Track supplier lead times, delivery schedules, and project commitments.
  • Escalate supply chain, quality, and delivery risks when necessary.
• Purchasing & Sourcing
  • Generate and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
  • Support procurement of engineering components, tooling, fixtures, equipment, prototypes, and production materials.
  • Source machined parts, injection-molded plastics, electronics, and contract manufacturing services.
  • Maintain supplier records, quotations, pricing information, and sourcing documentation.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative sourcing solutions.
  • Support receiving, shipping, and inventory transactions.
  • Assist with inspection activities as needed.
• Manufacturing & Operations Planning
  • Coordinate material requirements to support engineering builds and production schedules.
  • Assist with demand planning, inventory management, and material forecasting.
  • Support pilot builds, production launches, new product introduction (NPI), and manufacturing readiness activities.
  • Monitor inventory levels and proactively address material shortages.
  • Maintain appropriate stock levels while minimizing inventory carrying costs.
  • Support inventory documentation and material flow processes.
  • Assist with ERP/MRP system implementation, updates, and work order tracking.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain project trackers, procurement reports, and supply chain dashboards.
  • Prepare reports related to vendor performance, purchasing activities, project status, and material availability.
  • Support document control and maintain accurate planning records.
  • Communicate schedule changes and procurement updates to stakeholders and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in one or more of the following:
  • Engineering Planning
  • Production Planning
  • Supply Chain Coordination
  • Procurement
  • Manufacturing Operations
  • Project Coordination
• Experience working within a technical manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project coordination skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:
  • RFQ management
  • Quality Assurance processes
  • Medical device manufacturing
  • Robotics or automation products
  • Engineering drawings and technical documentation
  • Bills of Materials (BOMs)
  • Lean Manufacturing methodologies
• Experience supporting supplier qualification and vendor performance initiatives.
• Knowledge of new product introduction (NPI) and production launch processes.

Schedule

This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in Sunrise, FL.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays