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Engineering planner requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in engineering planner job postings.
Sample engineering planner requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
  • Significant experience in engineering planning
  • Proficiency in engineering software
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
Sample required engineering planner soft skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Engineering planner job description example 1

PEAK Technical Staffing USA engineering planner job description

Company Profile


With more than 120 operations and approximately 20, 000 employees worldwide, we are a market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

Our parent company is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost, and on-time producer, delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.


Job Descriptions/Responsibilities:


Generate new planning and revise or update existing planning. Calculate raw material requirements. Check planning to make sure it matches with customer blueprint specifications including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in addition to purchase order requirements. Process rework routers and In-Process planning changes. Review purchase orders. Use intermediate AutoCAD and Solid Works skills for making drawing changes. Interpret specification requirements and incorporate into planning.


Qualifications:


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Ability to interpret and relate processing specifications to planning.
  • Knowledge of basic mathematics, including addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, fractions, and decimals.
  • Strong communications skills, include reading & writing required.
  • Must have knowledge Excel & Word programs.
  • Must be able to follow standard procedures
  • High School diploma is required.
  • Must have some experience with computer aided design applications (SolidWorks).
  • Must have experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Minimum of 5yrs. experience.

Preferred knowledge but not required:
  • Catia
  • Fasteners or Aerospace experience


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Engineering planner job description example 2

Eversource Energy engineering planner job description

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As the Senior Transmission & Engineering Planner & Scheduler, primary focus will be supporting the Transmission Organization: Capital Projects, Maintenance Projects, and Distribution Projects managed by Transmission across the Eversource projects portfolio. You will complete complex tasks associated with establishing, maintaining, analyzing, and reporting of costs and schedule dates associated with projects activities contained in the overall project schedules. You will also be responsible for obtaining and providing information as well as implementing recommendations to meet project goals and positively influence project direction in addition to assisting project managers, project team stakeholders and Transmission and Engineering Controls and Contracts in determining engineering and construction resource solutions for meeting project cost and schedule objectives. The incumbent will also have the ability to apply project management theories and methodologies and utilize a variety of related project control tools.
Essential Functions:
Maintain and manager Project Schedules from initiation through closeout that primarily support the Transmission Organization: Capital Projects, Maintenance Projects and Distribution Projects managed by TransmissionSupport Different Management Organizations (Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Permitting, Others) by having properly Resource Loaded schedules, with reflective logic and duration that will inform about resources over allocation, under absorption, ability to move forward in the project due to internal / external constraints.Develop, maintain, analyze, and manage project activities and resources to the level necessary to support project and department requirements and needs.Establish, monitor, and report on baselines for cost and schedule Provide internal and external engineering and construction resource solutions for meeting project objectives.Identify internal and external engineering and construction resources in the schedule and any engineering and construction resource constraints on current projects and future demands.Communicate project status and resource loading with team members and management.Anticipate project plan changes and advise team members and management of potential project impacts, conflicts and solutions.Expedite project plan changes and negotiate and coordinate internal and external reallocation of engineering and construction resources to accommodate changes and conflicts.Evaluate key functional department forecasts to assure desired project performance results are achieved.Initiate actions and assist in developing alternative solutions resolving potential project impacts, resource constraints, schedule conflicts and cost overruns.Provide consulting and support services in the areas of project planning and scheduling, project management and project controls.Coordinate intra and inter departmental activities to assure adherence to schedule and established guidelines.Prepare and facilitate weekly meetings reviewing project status and identify actions to resolve project impacts and schedule conflicts

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skills:
Incumbent must possess excellent multi-tasking skills, be detail oriented, meet expectations of multiple organizations and possess the ability to understand goal-driven deliverables.Incumbent in this position requires the ability to either take or recommend the necessary actions to ensure that goals and targets are achieved. Strong communication skills and use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to inspire and guide individuals (peers and superiors) toward goal achievement; modify behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved. This position requires a working knowledge of project management and scheduling techniques using Primavera P6. Experience with Power BI, STORMS, Fieldnet and C2 is highly desirable. Ability to use PC desktop applications (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel)
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, related discipline preferred or equivalent experience.
Experience:
Minimum of eight (8) years of planning and scheduling experience required.
Licenses & Certifications:
None

Problem Solving & Complexity:
Project Controls tools (Mainly Time Management), Resource Loading, Data Management, Risk Analysis, and Forensic Planning (Claims)

Working Conditions:
Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires sitting, standing, and general movement throughout the office area.Travel will be required to Eversource office locations, project sites and contractor locations Storm Duty assignment as needed

Physical Aspects:
Repetitive movement of hands and fingers through typing and writing. Reaching with hands and arms. Occasional standing, walking, stooping or bending.

Mental Aspects:
Work includes analyzing, implementing and coordinating. This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results.
Leadership Behaviors/Competencies:
Set and Communicate Direction and Priorities
Know the business plan and how your role connects to it Identify problems, issues; take responsibility for resolution Set high standards for self; deliver quality performance Raise ideas for improvement Communicate, communicate, communicate
Build Trusting Relationships
Follow through on commitments made to manager, colleagues, and customers.Address difficult or controversial issues and encourage others to do the same.Have honest dialogue with others
Manage and Develop People
Set performance goals that align with department and company goals Meet regularly with your supervisor/manager to discuss your performance Seek opportunities to develop skills and gain knowledge through on the job opportunities, i.e. working on projects, attending meetings, etc.
Foster Teamwork and Cross-functional Collaboration
Work collaboratively within and across the organization to achieve “One Company” and other goals Recognize and address cross functional implications of your work
Create a Diverse, Inclusive Workforce
Incorporate the diverse ideas and perspectives of team, colleagues, and customers in your work
Lead Change
Proactively seek out opportunities to improve business performance and customer service.Respond positively to new demands or circumstances Exhibit a “can-do” attitude to support changes in priorities and work processes
Focus on the Customer
Deliver superior service to our customers, both internal and external, in a reliable, attentive, courteous, quality, proactive and timely manner

Worker Type:
Regular
Number of Openings:
1
EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Vaccination Information:

Eversource requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their first day of employment. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Eversource's HR department after you have been made a conditional offer of employment. Eversource does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws.
Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
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Engineering planner job description example 3

Lockheed Martin engineering planner job description

COVID\-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities\. With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, Lockheed Martin is taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID\-19 variants pose in the workplace and ensuring we meet our commitments to national security\.

To uphold safety for all employees, we will continue to request vaccination status for all Lockheed Martin employees including new hires\. All current and newly hired employees are required to follow onsite safety measures based upon the COVID\-19 Community Level at the specific work location\.
**Description:** The coolest jobs on this planet... or any other... are with Lockheed Martin Space\.

At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder\. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds' hardest engineering problems\. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products\. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you\.

Space technology connects millions of people around the world and we're accelerating tomorrow's breakthroughs to help our customers stay ahead in an ever\-changing world\. At Lockheed Martin Space, we are driven by innovation and integrity\. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach - and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee\. Space values your skills, training, and education\. Come and experience your future\!

Lockheed Martin Space in Sunnyvale, CA has an excellent **early to mid\-career level** Engineering Planner opportunity to work within the Special Programs organization, which has an excellent track record of stable programs with highly evolving technical requirements that drives subcontract changes on a regular basis\. We have developed a significant number of future leaders with a wide variety of engagement programs and challenging work to develop individual potential\. Come\! Join our Program Planning team\. We look forward to the value your skills and experience will bring\!

In this role you will support Engineering Planning by participating on the program Engineering Development Team\. This position requires strong communication skills, both verbal and a demonstrated capability to write clear, precise procedures\. Experience in Enterprise Resource Management \(ERM\) is also required\. If selected, you must have or be able to obtain a Single Scope Background Investigation \(SSBI\) access, which requires and extensive background investigation\.

**Summary of key duties: In this role, you will\.\.\.**

• Advise on best practices

• Report status to the Engineering Support Group \(ESG\)

• Provide on the job training \(OJT\) on Enterprise Product Data Management, Parts/Materials/Processes, Enterprise Resource Planning \(EPDM/PMP/ERP\) to engineering and management on a one\-on\-one basis

• Create engineering release schedules

• Manage Demand Management Process

• Track parts through the system

• Write/revise processes and be able to identify areas in need of a written process

Our employees working in this level of position typically have 5 \- 10 years of professional experience\.

**Join us\. Let's do Space\!**

\#LockheedMartinSpacePME

**Basic Qualifications:**

• 4\-6 years of experience in a Manufacturing / Engineering / Supply Chain Management environment

• Enterprise Resource Management \(ERM\) experience

• Must be a United States Citizen

• Must have an active Top Secret clearance

**Desired Skills:**

• Active TS/SCI

• Experience in the Demand Management Process \(heritage PAMSCO experience preferred\), Engineering Planning and/or Engineering processes

• Process writing experience, resource planning, critical skills assessment, and earned value implementation/support

• Experience with related tools \(Microsoft Project, EPDM, PMP, ERP\)

• Thorough understanding of and experience in the release strategy process in ERP and knowledge of EPDM and PMP

• Green Belt certified

• Ability to coordinate & prioritize multiple tasks

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:**

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**Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer\. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status\.**

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours\. Our customers tackle the hardest missions\. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision\. They're dangerous\. Critical\. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives\. Those are the missions we care about\.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges\. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U\.S\., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories\.

**EXPERIENCE LEVEL:**

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Updated March 14, 2024

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