Planning Engineer

Job Purpose

To execute end-to-end production planning, material scheduling, and capacity management for Li-ion battery pack manufacturing lines, ensuring on-time delivery, optimized utilization of resources, and smooth coordination across departments and ensure MoM and QoQ Revenues.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning Li-ion Battery Packs

• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly production plans for cell grading, module assembly, pack assembly, and final testing.
• Plan based on customer orders, capacity availability, and material readiness.
• Monitor plan vs. actual output, identify gaps, and drive timely corrective action.

2. Budget Preparation and follow ups

3. Material Requirement Planning (MRP)

• Review BOM for Li-ion battery packs (cells, BMS, PCBs, casings, harness, busbars, fasteners, insulation materials, etc.).
• Calculate material requirements based on production plans and lead times.
• Track material shortages and coordinate with SCM for timely procurement.
• Maintain critical components status (cells, BMS, casings, PCM/PCB, connectors).

4. Scheduling & Capacity Management

• Create detailed daily schedules for each manufacturing stage:
• Evaluate line capacity, manpower availability, and machine loading.
• Identify bottlenecks and support throughput improvement initiatives.

5. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Production, Stores, Quality, SCM, Engineering, and PPC.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECO) impacting planning.
• Communicate delivery schedules to sales/customer teams.

6. Data Management & MIS Reporting

• Maintain real-time WIP visibility across all stages.
• Prepare daily/weekly MIS reports (output, shortages, plan vs actual, yield trends).
• Track production efficiency, downtime, and cycle time metrics.

7. SAP & Process Improvements

• Use SAP/planning tools for scheduling, WIP tracking, and material allocation.
• Support development and standardization of planning processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, Kaizen, and 5S.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Li-ion battery pack manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience in production planning, scheduling, and MRP.
• Good understanding of BOM management and material lead-time planning.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and SAP
• Strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Education Qualification

• B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical, Electronics, or Industrial Engineering.

Preferred (Added Advantage)

• Understanding of cell chemistry (LFP/NMC), cell grading norms, and pack testing procedures.
• Exposure to safety standards for Li-ion battery manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or basic quality tools.