Production Control Planning Engineer II

The Production Control Planning Engineer will report to the Manufacturing Production Control Manager and will assist in driving production control for the Lucid Motors manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, Arizona.
He/she will work with cross-functional departments to schedule production according to customer orders and inventory requirements. Duties include reviewing daily and weekly production plans, monitoring and reporting on the execution of plans, and optimizing the flow of materials and products through the factory.

You Will:

• Working with the Production Control Manager to assist in the development of master production schedule and daily production plans to obtain maximum utilization of labor, tools, and equipment for all manufacturing and material handling operations. (BIW, Paint, GA, Powertrain).
• Maintains relationships between manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, and sales departments to coordinate production scheduling and NPI.
• Prepares production forecasts and capacity analysis.
• Assist in developing and maintaining production control systems and uses the ERP (SAP or similar) system to streamline the scheduling process.
• Work closely with Lucid logistics team to ensure seamless delivery of lineside product.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

You Bring: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of 2-4 years’ of relevant experience in production control operations in the automotive field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of automotive manufacturing, purchasing, and inventory control systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people, including cross-functional teams in multiple locations.
• Analytical skills, including the creation and interpretation of reports and ability to use data to solve problems.
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning and Manufacturing Execution System software.
• Advanced problem-solving skills to respond to manufacturing process and system problems.