Planning Manager - Engineering

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

 

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?

Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:        

We are seeking a talented and innovative Engineering Planning Manager to lead our engineering planning team and drive cross-functional collaboration across design engineering, production, and operations. This hands-on leadership role is critical to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality products—on time and without defects—to delight our customers.

The Planning Manager will serve as a strategic partner for engineering, production, sales, finance, warehouse, and logistics teams, facilitating seamless execution of tasks and shipments. This individual will demonstrate strong project leadership and management capabilities, with a proven ability to mentor and develop team members.This role encompasses both new product development and sustaining engineering for existing product lines, requiring a balance of strategic foresight and operational execution.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and mentor the planning team to support engineering and production goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align schedules, resources, and deliverables.
• Drive planning processes for new product introductions and ongoing product support.
• Ensure timely execution of tasks and shipments through effective coordination.
• Monitor project milestones, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across teams.
• Drive product release from engineering to production, working closely with site engineering planning managers and team to ensure a smooth transition.  Verify that all project system variables are accurate

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in standard office environment and uses general office equipment.
• Overtime may be necessary in times of increased production.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Thorough understanding of ERP or Material Requirements Planning (MRP), planning functions, and shop floor processes and materials.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to make independent decisions with initiative and tact.
• Must be able to negotiate effectively with internal customers
• Ability to present ideas in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing with strong and effective presentation skills
• Ability to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Excellent judgment and initiative, including the ability to effectively balance multiple priorities.
• Excellent understanding of true