Hybrid Senior Manufacturing Planning Engineer na Drake Enterprises Inc

Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Planning Engineer is responsible for developing accurate cost estimates for manufacturing projects, ensuring alignment between production capabilities, customer requirements, and budget targets. The role acts as the bridge between product design, manufacturing, supply chain, and sales, translating engineering requirements into practical and executable production plans. This role works closely with engineering, procurement, and production teams to analyze technical drawings, specifications, and process requirements to determine labor, material, and overhead costs. The position plays a key role in supporting customer RFQs, optimizing manufacturing processes, and ensuring profitability. This position reports to the Engineering Manager.

Functions

• Cost      Estimation & Resource Management
  • Review       engineering drawings, CAD models, and specifications to determine       material, labor, and equipment requirements.
  • Develop       detailed cost breakdowns for parts, assemblies, and full production runs.
  • Calculate       overhead and indirect costs to ensure accurate total project pricing.
  • Conduct       capacity analysis to ensure sufficient equipment, labor, and material       resources.
  • Support       make-or-buy decisions based on cost, capacity, and strategic factors.
  • Identify       and resolve production bottlenecks and workflow inefficiencies.
• Manufacturing      Planning
  • Collaborate       with manufacturing engineers to define optimal production processes and       workflows.
  • Translate       engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs into manufacturing plans       and work instructions
  • Identify       the most cost-effective manufacturing methods without compromising       quality or safety.
  • Determine       lead times based on material availability, machine capacity, and labor       requirements.
• Data      Analysis & Reporting
  • Maintain       and update cost databases, material pricing, and labor rate information.
  • Track       key manufacturing metrics such as cycle time, throughput, yield, and       downtime.
  • Analyze       historical data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and       process improvements.
  • Prepare       and present cost estimation reports for management review and operational       improvements.
• Collaboration      & Communication
  • Partner       with sales and business development to support customer RFQs
  • Partner       with product design, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure       manufacturability and cost efficiency.
  • Work       closely with procurement to obtain supplier quotes and validate material       costs.
  • Plan       with procurement, inventory control and production teams to align       material availability and manufacturing timelines
  • Coordinate       with quality assurance to factor compliance and inspection requirements       into cost estimates.

Competencies

· Teamwork

· Communication

· Detail Orientated

· Problem Solving

· Data Analysis

· Self-Motivated

· Analytical & Mathematical Skills

· Understand and implement Drake Driven Core Values into everyday work habits.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position that regularly requires at least 40 hours per week.

Education and Experience Requirements

· Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

· 5+ years of experience in manufacturing (machined components) cost estimation, production planning, manufacturing engineering or related role. 

· Knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, assembly, etc.)

· Experience with ERP/MRP systems and cost estimation software preferred.

· Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.

Benefits:

401(k) with match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

FSA

Paid Time Off