Job Summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Ventura, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Planning Engineer to support production planning, engineering documentation, ERP data accuracy, and continuous improvement efforts. This temp-to-hire opportunity is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing professional who enjoys working closely with production, engineering, operations, and safety teams to improve processes and support efficient shop floor execution.

This role offers a growth-focused environment with cross-functional exposure, supportive team collaboration, and the opportunity to contribute directly to production quality, cost efficiency, and manufacturing performance. Candidates who enjoy solving technical problems, working with mechanical drawings, improving workflows, and supporting practical engineering solutions will find this position highly rewarding.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain ERP database accuracy, manufacturing records, BOMs, routers, and production documentation.
- Review and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, work instructions, and related engineering documentation.
- Develop production routers, pick lists, work instructions, and process documentation to support manufacturing operations.
- Design tooling and production support items using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- Assist with cost estimating, lead-time analysis, time studies, and lean manufacturing initiatives.
- Troubleshoot production and tooling issues on the shop floor while partnering with operations and safety teams to improve processes.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay range: $31 to $42 per hour, depending on experience.
- Job type: Temp-to-hire.
- Location: Ventura, CA.
- Growth-focused manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on engineering role with cross-functional exposure.
 Please note: This position requires onsite interviews, so we are prioritizing local candidates who can easily commute to Ventura.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Create and manage BOMs, production routers, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
- Maintain ERP data and support accurate production planning processes.
- Review mechanical drawings and support tooling, estimating, and process improvement activities.
- Troubleshoot production issues and partner with operations teams to improve manufacturing efficiency.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, production engineering, production planning, or a related manufacturing role.
- Strong experience with ERP systems, Bills of Materials, routings, and manufacturing records.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD.
- Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Background in tooling design, manufacturing process improvement, or production documentation control.- Strong communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license and U.S. passport required.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting lean manufacturing initiatives, time studies, cost estimating, and lead-time analysis.
- Hands-on experience working directly with shop floor production teams.

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