Planning Engineer (OOJ - 48822) NPAworldwide Recruitment Network update Last updated: Sep/30/2026

Job Description MAU is hiring a Planning Engineer for our client in Covington, GA. As a Planning Engineer, you will plan and coordinate manufacturing jobs, material requirements, inventory, and production priorities to support customer demand and efficient sheet and plate metal manufacturing. This is a direct-hire opportunity. Benefits Package 401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Flexible spending account

Education assistance

Opportunity for advancement Shift Information Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Occasional long hours and weekend work may be required Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

1-3 years of material planning experience

Experience with

MRP, ERP

management, and work order management General Requirements Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage a large volume of work while prioritizing critical tasks

Self-starter with strong time management skills

General understanding of ERP data and data governance Essential Functions Plan and coordinate manufacturing jobs in support of the financial plan.

Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate material is available to support demand.

Analyze demand patterns to support work order release strategies aligned with financial targets.

Coordinate with operations planning, production, warehouse, and logistics teams to support smooth material flow.

Support regular inventory audits and implement corrective actions to maintain accurate inventory records.

Investigate and resolve material flow delays quickly and efficiently.

Serve as the voice of the customer, with an emphasis on on-time delivery (OTD) and shortage management.

Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to review bill of materials (BOM) accuracy, router updates, and material rejections to expedite processing and release.

Identify potential material substitutions to expedite work completion.

Work with the Director of Operations and Master Scheduler to establish production schedule priorities.

Interface with sales, quality, purchasing, production, and management to translate customer and material requirements into manufacturing processes that can be followed internally and externally.

Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety, material yield, cost reduction, quality control, and production scheduling.

Qualifications:

Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

1-3 years of material planning experience

Experience with

MRP, ERP

management, and work order management General Requirements Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage a large volume of work while prioritizing critical tasks

Self-starter with strong time management skills

General understanding of ERP data and data governance

Metallurgy a plus

Why is This a

Great Opportunity :

Growth opportunity in expanding business Visa sponsorship provided:

No

Location:

COVINGTON, Georgia, USA

Remote Status:

No Remote

Pay Type:

Annual Salary

Occupational Categories:

Engineering/ Manufacturing/ Production/ Operations

Industry(ies):

Fabricated Metal Products