North America MFG Planning Manager
Core
Support footprint optimization, plant load balancing, and make/vs buy analysis for automotive manufacturing.
Role type
Manufacturing Planning Manager
Builds
Manufacturing strategy, cost estimation templates, and business cases for new investments.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing (electronics, PCB assembly, SMT, testing, molding)
Required skills
manufacturing strategy, footprint planning, capacity management, financial business cases, capital investment evaluation, manufacturing cost structures, lean concepts, cross-functional project management, government incentive programs
Preferred skills
electronics manufacturing processes (PCB assembly, SMT, testing, molding, final assembly), financial background
Technologies
quote automation tools, cost estimation templates
Responsibilities
Support footprint optimization studies and plant load balancing, Develop business cases for new investments and vertical integration, Assess manufacturing risks related to customer mix and supply chain, Coordinate manufacturing allocation for New Product Launches, Coordinate Cost & Budget Analysis and annual BBP for Manufacturing Engineering
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
