Planning Specialist

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Responsibilities:

Offers guidance, provides project milestones, communications, and facilitation to the cross-functional team for engineering projects related to new business development and existing design/material change management

Tracks, monitors, and manages projects through providing schedules throughout the Product Life Cycle and applying relevant methodologies

Manages internal and external supplier relationships to ensure completion of projects and milestones that stay within defined budget

Collects prototype submissions and new launch production documentation from internal and external suppliers

Vets customer prototype and production submissions through the Quality department

Coordinates with Product Engineering, Quality, and Metrology departments during prototype kick-off to determine equipment measurements, techniques, and product layout

Identifies and manages the resolution of deviations from the quote/contract or defined project agreement, while determining risks

Ensures the product is launched on-time, at or under budget, and with consideration to material cost

Serves as primary interface to the customer, with support from the cross-functional team, through providing updates and tracking reports

Communicates variances in project budgets, plans, and schedules with Product Marketing and Management

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field; advanced degree preferred or compensating years of experience
Specified Years of Industry-relevant professional experience
Relevant certifications, system experience, and training
Professional-Level English language skills preferred

Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Value for Customers: Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach.
Innovation: Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions.
Drive & Execution: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities.