Manufacturing Capacity Planning Engineer

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. **Overview:** - Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline. - Minimum 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, operations, capacity planning, or manufacturing strategy environments. - This position is responsible for supporting manufacturing growth initiatives by analyzing production capacity, workforce requirements, supply chain constraints, and operational capabilities across manufacturing operations. - The role will play a critical part in helping the organization evaluate and respond to rapidly increasing customer demand while ensuring operational feasibility and long-term scalability. - The Manufacturing Capacity Analyst will partner closely with Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, and Leadership teams to assess current and future capacity requirements. - This individual will evaluate production scenarios, identify operational constraints, develop capacity models, and provide data-driven recommendations that support strategic business decisions. - The ideal candidate possesses strong manufacturing knowledge, analytical capabilities, and the ability to translate complex operational data into actionable recommendations. - This individual must be comfortable working in fast-paced manufacturing environments and supporting high-growth operational strategies. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Capacity Analysis & Planning** - Analyze manufacturing capacity across multiple operations and facilities. - Evaluate production capabilities against forecasted and actual customer demand. - Identify bottlenecks, constraints, and operational risks impacting capacity. - Develop capacity planning models to support short-term and long-term business needs. - Generate recommendations to improve capacity utilization and operational readiness. - **Manufacturing & Operations Analysis** - Assess manufacturing processes, equipment capabilities, labor availability, and production constraints. - Support analysis of workforce capacity, staffing requirements, and operational resource planning. - Evaluate manufacturing readiness for new customer demand and growth initiatives. - Collaborate with plant leadership to understand operational limitations and opportunities. - Support production ramp-up and expansion planning activities. - **Supply Chain Capacity Assessment** - Analyze supplier and supply chain capabilities relative to forecasted production requirements. - Identify supply chain constraints that may impact manufacturing performance. - Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement teams to evaluate capacity risks. - Support contingency planning and risk mitigation activities. - Develop recommendations to improve overall operational responsiveness. - **Strategic Planning & Business Support** - Provide data-driven insights to support manufacturing growth decisions. - Evaluate multiple demand scenarios and determine operational impact. - Support business planning activities related to capacity expansion and operational growth. - Present findings and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional teams. - Assist in the development of long-range capacity and growth strategies. - **Cross-Functional Collaboration** - Partner with Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, Finance, and Leadership teams. - Facilitate discussions regarding operational constraints and potential solutions. - Communicate analytical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Support decision-making through data analysis and operational recommendations. - Drive collaboration across multiple functions to achieve business objectives. **Profile:** - Strong manufacturing and operations mindset. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities. - Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly. - Comfortable interacting with both technical and business stakeholders. - Ability to evaluate operational issues from a strategic perspective. - Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities. - Data-driven decision maker. - Strong business acumen and operational awareness. - Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environments. - Self-motivated and able to work independently. **Must Have:** - Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related discipline. - Minimum 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, operations, production planning, capacity planning, or related fields. - Strong manufacturing industry experience. - Experience evaluating production capacity, operational constraints, and manufacturing performance. - Experience analyzing workforce, equipment, and production capabilities. - Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and industrial environments. - Ability to assess operational readiness against changing business demand. - Strong analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication skills. - Ability to present recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences. **Good to Have:** - Industrial Engineering background. - Manufacturing Engineering experience. - Operations Management experience. - Capacity Planning experience within multi-site manufacturing environments. - Lean Manufacturing experience. - Six Sigma certification. - Experience supporting manufacturing expansion initiatives. - Experience with production forecasting and demand planning. - Advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SAP, or similar analytical tools. - Experience within Industrial Equipment, Electrical Equipment, Automotive, Aerospace, Energy, or related manufacturing industries. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy. ***Please beware of job seeker scams and see this [important notice](https://www.alten.com/careers/job-offers/) on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.*** **Compliance Notice:** Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. **Drug Screening Requirement:** As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.