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Discover your potential. Pursue your passion.
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Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, we specialize in developing customized solutions for the Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail, and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, outside of Detroit, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe.
Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, we treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. As many of our team members have been with LINK for a generation or more, the LINK team is equipped with a wealth of knowledge, providing decades of hands-on experience and out-of-the-box thinking to OEMs and suppliers everywhere.
We are looking for a talented Planner / Schedulerwho is responsible for utilizing Epicor ERP system to support planning and scheduling functions for materials and resources to meet the needs of production, purchasing, engineering, and project management departments in an ETO manufacturing environment.
We are looking for a talented Planner / Schedulerwho is responsible for utilizing Epicor ERP system to support planning and scheduling functions for materials and resources to meet the needs of production, purchasing, engineering, and project management departments in an ETO manufacturing environment.
Main Responsibilities:
- Monitor scheduling system and distribute schedules for the fabrication and machining departments using ERP system
- Knowledge of scheduling systems, principles, and methods including understanding of MRP, MRP II, and APS
- Scheduling experience utilizing ERP/MRP Systems
- Thorough understanding of BOM structures and routings for assembly and machined details
- Review shop loads reporting issues and providing possible solutions
- Review manufacturing times of completed jobs and adjust as needed
- Manage outside process purchase orders
- Monitor and assist with material flow
- Expedite when needed
- Enter routings for new parts and/or modify existing
- Release jobs based on MRP generated requirements
- Process engineering releases and change orders
- Manage job dates to ensure they meet planned milestones and alert management of any concerns
- Provide feedback and status on projects and assigned tasks
- Make schedule adjustments, predict workload, and forecast deliveries as required to ensure all materials are available prior to the start of mechanical assembly
- Identify scheduling software training needs and remain current on the advancements in scheduling software and methods
- Ensure work is performed in a safe manner using all available safety equipment
- All other related duties as assigned
- Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job
- Adhere and perform all duties aligned with the core values of the LINK Group organization, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility and Accountability
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
- High School Diploma
- Minimum 3 years’ hands-on experience with machine shop equipment sufficient to process details per design tolerances
- Minimum 3 years’ experience reading and understanding engineering drawings including section views
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Understanding and implementation for Lean Principles including 5S, Kanban, Continuous Improvement, etc.
- Excellent communication skills: verbal, written & interpersonal
- Highly organized and disciplined work ethic
- Attention to detail with the ability to focus on all areas of a project or task
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
Physical Requirements:
- The position is located in a mixed office and test laboratory environment and will involve hands-on work. Physical activity may include lifting (up to 50lbs.), bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity or sitting for long periods of time
- Ability to speak verbally, and read in English
- Ability to see with corrective lenses
- Ability to hear
- Ability to walk
- Ability to travel up to 10% domestically
Hazards:
- Normal hazards related to working in an office environment, manufacturing, and testing environment
- Normal hazards related to road and air travel
LINK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
LINK is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.
Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.
Note to all Agencies / Direct Placement: LINK has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as-needed basis. LINK has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position and have not signed LINK’s vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and LINK will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.
Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.
Note to all Agencies / Direct Placement: LINK has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as-needed basis. LINK has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position and have not signed LINK’s vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and LINK will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.
