Process Planner at ADVANCED MACHINE & ENGINEERING CO – Rockford, Illinois

Process Planner

Advanced Machine & Engineering is a diversified manufacturing company that designs, builds, & delivers carbide sawing systems, custom work holding solutions, & automation solutions for a variety of industries. We are looking for a full-time Process Planner.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating manufacturing processes in the manufacturing plant.
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
• Collaborate with design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Work with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Uses computer to make job process routings.
• Prepares price quotations for machining based on knowledge of material, labor costs and manufacturing processes.
• Communicate with Customers, machinists, inspectors, engineers, sales and quality personnel to disposition defective material. Actions include writing AR's to disposition materials and to initiate corrections and corrective actions.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS Manufacturing Engineering, or combination of 5 years of trade school / related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5 years in related manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication, mechanical aptitude, strong managerial and organizational skills